CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3800+
Celeron B720
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 3800+ is positioned at rank 1106 and the Celeron B720 is on rank 1091, so the Celeron B720 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 3800+
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B720
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| 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 3800+ and Celeron B720
Athlon 64 3800+
The Athlon 64 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 648 points. Launch price was $160.
Celeron B720
The Celeron B720 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3800+ and Celeron B720 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3800+ versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3800+. The Athlon 64 3800+ uses the Venice (2004−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron B720 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3800+ scores 648 against the Celeron B720's 665 — a 2.6% lead for the Celeron B720. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3800+ vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+41% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 32 nm-75% |
| Architecture | Venice (2004−2005) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 648 | 665+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3800+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B720 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 3800+ versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B720 — the Celeron B720 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3800+) vs 16 (Celeron B720) — the Celeron B720 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 3800+) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B720).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 3800+) / VT-x (Celeron B720). The Celeron B720 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon 64 3800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3800+ launched at $354 MSRP, while the Celeron B720 debuted at $70. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron B720 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3800+ delivers 64.8 pts/$ vs 66.5 pts/$ for the Celeron B720 — making the Celeron B720 the 2.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Celeron B720 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $354 | $70-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.8 | 66.5+3% |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2012 |
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