CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3300+
Atom D510
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 3300+ is positioned at rank 1097 and the Atom D510 is on rank 626, so the Atom D510 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 3300+
Performance Per Dollar Atom D510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 3300+ and Atom D510
Athlon 64 3300+
The Athlon 64 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the NewCastle (2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom D510
The Atom D510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $97.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3300+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom D510 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom D510 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D510 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3300+. The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the NewCastle (2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D510 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3300+ scores 522 against the Atom D510's 525 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom D510. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 130, a 14.3% lead for the Athlon 64 3300+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 150 vs 350 (80% advantage for the Atom D510). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+44% | 1.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | NewCastle (2004) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 522 | 525 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150+15% | 130 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | 350+133% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D510 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus DDR2-800 on the Atom D510 — the Atom D510 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom D510 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 3 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3300+) vs 4 (Atom D510) — the Atom D510 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: VIA K8T800,nForce3 (Athlon 64 3300+) and NM10 (Atom D510).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | DDR2-800+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support None virtualization. The Atom D510 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon 64 3300+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop, Atom D510 targets Nettop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | None |
| Target Use | Retro Desktop | Nettop |
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