CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3300+
Celeron 925
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 Celeron 925 is on rank 1202, so the Athlon 64 3300+ 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 Celeron 925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 Celeron 925
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.
Celeron 925
The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3300+ is built on the NewCastle (2004) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3300+ scores 522 against the Celeron 925's 525 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3300+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | — |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | NewCastle (2004) | — |
| PassMark | 522 | 525 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 — the Celeron 925 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 925 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: VIA K8T800,nForce3 (Athlon 64 3300+) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 925).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | DDR3-1333+200% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Athlon 64 3300+) vs No (Celeron 925). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop, Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | No |
| Target Use | Retro Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3300+ launched at $200 MSRP, while the Celeron 925 debuted at $100. At current prices ($200 vs $100), the Celeron 925 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3300+ delivers 2.6 pts/$ vs 5.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 925 — making the Celeron 925 the 67.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 5.3+104% |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2011 |
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