CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3800+
Pentium T2330
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 Pentium T2330 is on rank 1220, so the Athlon 64 3800+ 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 Pentium T2330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($7) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($7) |
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 Pentium T2330
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.
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3800+ is built on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3800+ scores 648 against the Pentium T2330's 665 — a 2.6% lead for the Pentium T2330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3800+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Venice (2004−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 648 | 665+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 223 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 402 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3800+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T2330 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 3800+ 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 3800+) vs 4 (Pentium T2330) — the Pentium T2330 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 3800+) and GL960 (Pentium T2330).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 3800+) / No (Pentium T2330).
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 3800+ launched at $354 MSRP, while the Pentium T2330 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $7), the Pentium T2330 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 3800+ delivers 64.8 pts/$ vs 95.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T2330 — making the Pentium T2330 the 37.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3800+ | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $354 | $150-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $7-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.8 | 95.0+47% |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2007 |
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