Athlon 64 3500+ vs Celeron SU2300

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 3500+

1 / 1

570

+4.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron SU2300

545

0.0%

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 Celeron SU2300 is on rank 1223, so the Athlon 64 3500+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3500+

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

148436%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

140257%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

101838%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

30680%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

24301%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

21259%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

12176%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

12017%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

10942%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

10941%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

10819%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

10527%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

10380%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

10338%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

10244%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

100%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

93%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

91%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

89%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

87%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

85%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

80%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

75%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

70%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

69%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

67%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

60%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

60%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

60%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

59%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron SU2300

#1211

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7209%

#1212

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7103%

#1213

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6521%

#1214

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6491%

#1215

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6432%

#1217

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6211%

#1218

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5956%

#1219

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5946%

#1220

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5786%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

100%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

96%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron SU2300 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 3500+	Celeron SU2300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3500+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 3500+	Celeron SU2300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1301%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 3500+ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3500+ and Celeron SU2300

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3500+ is built on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3500+ scores 570 against the Celeron SU2300's 545 — a 4.5% lead for the Athlon 64 3500+. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3500+ vs 1 MB on the Celeron SU2300.

Feature	Athlon 64 3500+	Celeron SU2300
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	San Diego (2001−2005)	—
PassMark	570+5%	545

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 3500+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 3500+	Celeron SU2300
Socket	939	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 3500+ launched at $272 MSRP, while the Celeron SU2300 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $134), the Athlon 64 3500+ is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3500+ delivers 57.0 pts/$ vs 4.1 pts/$ for the Celeron SU2300 — making the Athlon 64 3500+ the 173.4% better value option.