CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3000+
Celeron 430
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 3000+ is positioned at rank 1095 and the Celeron 430 is on rank 1010, so the Celeron 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 430
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3000+ and Celeron 430
Athlon 64 3000+
The Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $65.
Celeron 430
The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3000+ and Celeron 430 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 430 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3000+. The Athlon 64 3000+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron 430 uses Conroe-L (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3000+ scores 450 against the Celeron 430's 448 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 3000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512 kB |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Clawhammer (2001−2005) | Conroe-L (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 450 | 448 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 226 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3000+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 430 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3000+ versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron 430 — the Celeron 430 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3000+) and 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 3000+) / No (Celeron 430). Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3000+ launched at $149 MSRP, while the Celeron 430 debuted at $49. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron 430 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3000+ delivers 45.0 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Celeron 430 — making the Athlon 64 3000+ the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $49-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.0 | 44.8 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2007 |
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