CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3500+
Athlon II Neo K145
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 3500+ is positioned at rank 1102 and the Athlon II Neo K145 is on rank 1048, so the Athlon II Neo K145 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 3500+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K145
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3500+ | Athlon II Neo K145 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Nile (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3500+ | Athlon II Neo K145 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3500+ and Athlon II Neo K145
Athlon 64 3500+
The Athlon 64 3500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 570 points. Launch price was $59.
Athlon II Neo K145
The Athlon II Neo K145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Nile (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3500+ and Athlon II Neo K145 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3500+ versus 1.8 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K145 — a 20% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3500+. The Athlon 64 3500+ uses the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K145 uses Nile (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3500+ scores 570 against the Athlon II Neo K145's 565 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon 64 3500+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3500+ | Athlon II Neo K145 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | San Diego (2001−2005) | Nile (2010) |
| PassMark | 570 | 565 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3500+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II Neo K145 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3500+ versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II Neo K145 — the Athlon II Neo K145 supports -203% 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3500+) and AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K145).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3500+ | Athlon II Neo K145 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3500+ launched at $272 MSRP, while the Athlon II Neo K145 debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Athlon II Neo K145 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3500+ delivers 57.0 pts/$ vs 56.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II Neo K145 — making the Athlon 64 3500+ the 0.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3500+ | Athlon II Neo K145 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $272 | $50-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.0 | 56.5 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2010 |
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