Athlon 64 3000+ vs Celeron 560

CPU

GPU

Athlon 64 3000+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2001

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 3000+

1 / 1

450

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 560

475

+5.6%

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 560 is on rank 1199, so the Athlon 64 3000+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

103217%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

97530%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

70815%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

21333%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

16898%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

14783%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

8467%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

8356%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

7609%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

7608%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

7523%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

7320%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7218%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7188%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

7123%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

86%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

78%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

76%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

75%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

72%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

70%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

65%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

64%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

62%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

61%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

59%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

56%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

52%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 560

#1187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5494%

#1188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5414%

#1189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4970%

#1190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4948%

#1191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4902%

#1193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4734%

#1194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4539%

#1195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4532%

#1196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4410%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

100%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

96%

#1204

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

95%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

95%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

91%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

91%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

89%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

89%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 560 (2008) utilizes 65 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 3000+	Celeron 560
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3000+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 3000+	Celeron 560
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+111%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 3000+ Benchmark Check

Celeron 560 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3000+ and Celeron 560

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 560

The Celeron 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3000+ is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3000+ scores 450 against the Celeron 560's 475 — a 5.4% lead for the Celeron 560. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3000+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560.

Feature	Athlon 64 3000+	Celeron 560
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	2 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K	—
Process	130 nm	65 nm-50%
Architecture	Clawhammer (2001−2005)	—
PassMark	450	475+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 3000+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 560 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3000+ versus DDR2-667 on the Celeron 560 — the Celeron 560 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 Santa Rosa (Celeron 560).

Feature	Athlon 64 3000+	Celeron 560
Socket	754	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 3000+) / No (Celeron 560). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Athlon 64 3000+	Celeron 560
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 3000+ launched at $149 MSRP, while the Celeron 560 debuted at $89. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Celeron 560 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3000+ delivers 45.0 pts/$ vs 95.0 pts/$ for the Celeron 560 — making the Celeron 560 the 71.4% better value option.