Athlon 64 3700+ vs Athlon Neo X2 L325
Athlon 64 3700+
Athlon Neo X2 L325
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 3700+ is positioned at rank 1099 and the Athlon Neo X2 L325 is on rank 1185, so the Athlon 64 3700+ 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 3700+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo X2 L325
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3700+ | Athlon Neo X2 L325 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3700+ | Athlon Neo X2 L325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+295%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 3700+ and Athlon Neo X2 L325
Athlon 64 3700+
The Athlon 64 3700+ 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: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 622 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon Neo X2 L325
The Athlon Neo X2 L325 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon Neo X2 L325 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon Neo X2 L325 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3700+ versus 1.5 GHz on the Athlon Neo X2 L325 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3700+. The Athlon 64 3700+ uses the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon Neo X2 L325 uses Congo (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3700+ scores 622 against the Athlon Neo X2 L325's 615 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon 64 3700+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3700+ | Athlon Neo X2 L325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | San Diego (2001−2005) | Congo (2009) |
| PassMark | 622+1% | 615 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3700+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon Neo X2 L325 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3700+ versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo X2 L325 — the Athlon Neo X2 L325 supports -202% 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 3700+) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo X2 L325).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3700+ | Athlon Neo X2 L325 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3700+ launched at $272 MSRP, while the Athlon Neo X2 L325 debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Athlon Neo X2 L325 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3700+ delivers 31.1 pts/$ vs 123.0 pts/$ for the Athlon Neo X2 L325 — making the Athlon Neo X2 L325 the 119.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3700+ | Athlon Neo X2 L325 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $272 | $100-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.1 | 123.0+295% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2009 |
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