Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Celeron 3205U

Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3205U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.60
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.27
+4112%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Celeron 3205U by a whopping 4112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2795196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.23
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency3.7919.93
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)7 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$107$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed1.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed1.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size82 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency800 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1224

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3205U 0.60
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.27
+4112%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3205U 947
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40146
+4139%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.60 25.27
Recency 1 March 2015 7 November 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

Celeron 3205U has 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 4111.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3205U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 3205U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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