Which is Faster: Celeron 300A @ 450 (100x4.5) vs. Celeron 533 (66x8)

[Kroze]

Do you guys know which one is faster? I have the option between the two because my mobo support slot and socket type cpu. I want to get rid of one. I don't know which one is faster.

 

[Deskstar]

I don't have any references to back this up...but, I would go with the higher memory clock, ie FSB=100. The memory kick might improve your overall performance more than the jump from 450 to 533 would.

Now, before you stop, are you sure that the Cel 533 (FSB=66) will not overclock to 800, ( ie FSB=100). Most of them will come close. Give it a try before you settle for 450 or 533.

 

[Buz2b]

Deskstar is right. The FSB is the key. If you can get the 533 to run @ 100 FSB, or something close, then that would be the one to go with. However, taking what your topic mentioned (and with little change) the higher FSB of the 300 @ 450 would give you more "snap" in your system. Again, the FSB is the key. 100 vs 66 (or close to that) is no contest. Go for the 100.

 

[Richardito]

Since the memory speed is related to the FSB of the system I would urge you to get the faster FSB system. With and Intel chipset you will only be able to clock the memory at the same MHz's as the FSB speed. If you have a VIA chipset then you can add 33MHz to the FSB speed and it will give you an icredible leap in performance.

 

[oldfart]

I'm guessing you have a slot1 BX based board. Which one? Many can use a much faster Coppermine based CPU.

 

[mrzed]

Just an aside most celeron 533's out there are Katmai celerons. They are almost at the limit for that process. If you are lucky enough to have a coppermine celeron, then yes, it should make it to 800 easily. The older 533's were lucky to get past 600.

I also agree with the previous posts. The 300@450 should smoke the 533@533 in almost all applications.