Athlon 64 3100+ vs Athlon 64 3000+
Athlon 64 3100+
Athlon 64 3000+
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 3100+ is positioned at rank 1074 and the Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 1095, so the Athlon 64 3100+ 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 3100+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3100+ and Athlon 64 3000+
Athlon 64 3100+
The Athlon 64 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3100+ and Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3100+ versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon 64 3100+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3100+ scores 475 against the Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 5.4% lead for the Athlon 64 3100+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 475+6% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 280 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3100+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 3100+ versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3000+ — the Athlon 64 3100+ 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon 64 3100+) vs 0 (Athlon 64 3000+) — the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 3100+) and AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3000+).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+) / not specified (Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3100+ launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3000+ debuted at $149. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3000+ is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3100+ delivers 31.7 pts/$ vs 45.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3000+ — making the Athlon 64 3000+ the 34.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.7 | 45.0+42% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2001 |
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