Athlon 64 3600+ vs Pentium D 830
Athlon 64 3600+
Pentium D 830
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 3600+ is positioned at rank 1078 and the Pentium D 830 is on rank 1103, so the Athlon 64 3600+ 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 3600+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 3600+ and Pentium D 830
Athlon 64 3600+
The Athlon 64 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 595 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium D 830
The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium D 830 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium D 830 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3600+ versus 3 GHz on the Pentium D 830 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830. The Athlon 64 3600+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium D 830 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3600+ scores 595 against the Pentium D 830's 618 — a 3.8% lead for the Pentium D 830.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Clawhammer (2001−2005) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 595 | 618+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 151 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 341 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3600+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium D 830 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 3600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3600+) vs 16 (Pentium D 830) — the Pentium D 830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 3600+) and 945,955,975 (Pentium D 830).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 3600+) / None (Pentium D 830). Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3600+ launched at $149 MSRP, while the Pentium D 830 debuted at $316. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Athlon 64 3600+ is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3600+ delivers 39.7 pts/$ vs 30.9 pts/$ for the Pentium D 830 — making the Athlon 64 3600+ the 24.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3600+ | Pentium D 830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-53% | $316 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.7+28% | 30.9 |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2005 |
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