Athlon 64 FX-60 vs Pentium 3805U

Athlon 64 FX-60

2 Cores2 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2006

Pentium 3805U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 FX-60

2 / 2

1,205

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 3805U

2 / 2

1,196

0.0%

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-60 is positioned at rank 1119 and the Pentium 3805U is on rank 344, so the Pentium 3805U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-60

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

266423%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

251744%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

182786%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

55066%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

43618%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

38157%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

21855%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

21569%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

19639%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

19638%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

19418%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

18894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

18630%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

18555%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

18386%

#1118

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

100%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

100%

#1120

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

99%

#1121

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

96%

#1122

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

94%

#1123

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

88%

#1124

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

86%

#1125

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

84%

#1126

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

82%

#1127

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

78%

#1128

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

78%

#1129

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

78%

#1130

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

76%

#1131

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

75%

#1132

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

72%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3805U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

98%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#332

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

491%

#333

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

483%

#334

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

444%

#335

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

442%

#336

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

438%

#338

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

423%

#339

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

405%

#340

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

405%

#341

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

394%

#344

Pentium 3805U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 3805U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-60	Pentium 3805U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Toledo (2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 FX-60 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-60	Pentium 3805U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 FX-60 Benchmark Check

Pentium 3805U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 FX-60 and Pentium 3805U

Athlon 64 FX-60

The Athlon 64 FX-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toledo (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium 3805U

The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 FX-60 and Pentium 3805U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-60. The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the Toledo (2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium 3805U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-60 scores 1,205 against the Pentium 3805U's 1,196 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-60. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-60 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U.

Feature	Athlon 64 FX-60	Pentium 3805U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+37%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	90 nm	14 nm-84%
Architecture	Toledo (2006)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	1,205	1,196
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	480	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 3805U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Pentium 3805U — the Pentium 3805U supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 3805U 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 FX-60) vs 12 (Pentium 3805U) — the Pentium 3805U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Athlon 64 FX-60	Pentium 3805U
Socket	939	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	12

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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon 64 FX-60 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: None (Athlon 64 FX-60) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U). The Pentium 3805U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-60 targets Gaming/Enthusiast, Pentium 3805U targets Mobile.