CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 FX-57
Celeron E1500
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 FX-57 is positioned at rank 1137 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron E1500 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 FX-57
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4150%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ 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 FX-57 and Celeron E1500
Athlon 64 FX-57
The Athlon 64 FX-57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 720 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron E1500
The Celeron E1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 November 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 FX-57 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron E1500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron E1500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-57 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 24% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-57. The Athlon 64 FX-57 uses the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron E1500 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-57 scores 720 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 6.1% lead for the Celeron E1500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | San Diego (2001−2005) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 720 | 765+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 515 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-57 uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron E1500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-57 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1500 — the Celeron E1500 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron E1500 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 939 (Athlon 64 FX-57) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 FX-57) / No (Celeron E1500). Primary use case: Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 FX-57 launched at $1031 MSRP, while the Celeron E1500 debuted at $53. At current prices ($200 vs $5), the Celeron E1500 is $195 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 FX-57 delivers 3.6 pts/$ vs 153.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E1500 — making the Celeron E1500 the 190.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-57 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1031 | $53-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $5-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 153.0+4150% |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2008 |
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