CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3300+
Celeron SU2300
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 SU2300 is on rank 1223, 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 SU2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($134) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($134) |
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 SU2300
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 SU2300
The Celeron SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 545 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 SU2300's 545 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron SU2300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3300+ vs 1 MB on the Celeron SU2300.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | — |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | NewCastle (2004) | — |
| PassMark | 522 | 545+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Athlon 64 3300+) / not specified (Celeron SU2300). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Retro Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3300+ launched at $200 MSRP, while the Celeron SU2300 debuted at $134. At current prices ($200 vs $134), the Celeron SU2300 is $66 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3300+ delivers 2.6 pts/$ vs 4.1 pts/$ for the Celeron SU2300 — making the Celeron SU2300 the 43.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $134-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $134-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 4.1+58% |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2009 |
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