CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3300+
Atom E3825
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 E3825 is on rank 626, so the Atom E3825 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 E3825
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E3825
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 E3825
The Atom E3825 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $73.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3300+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3825 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3825 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus 1.33 GHz on the Atom E3825 — a 57.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3300+. The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the NewCastle (2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3825 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3300+ scores 522 against the Atom E3825's 525 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom E3825. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+80% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 22 nm-83% |
| Architecture | NewCastle (2004) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 522 | 525 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3825 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus DDR3L-1066 on the Atom E3825 — the Atom E3825 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3825 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 3 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3300+) vs 4 (Atom E3825) — the Atom E3825 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: VIA K8T800,nForce3 (Athlon 64 3300+) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3825).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | DDR3L-1066+200% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Athlon 64 3300+) / not specified (Atom E3825). The Atom E3825 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon 64 3300+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Retro Desktop | — |
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