Athlon 64 FX-74 vs Core i3-4005U

Athlon 64 FX-74

2 Cores2 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2006

Core i3-4005U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 FX-74

2 / 2

1,658

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4005U

2 / 4

1,652

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-74 is positioned at rank 1087 and the Core i3-4005U is on rank 295, so the Core i3-4005U 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-74

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

93890%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

88717%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

64416%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

19406%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

15371%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

13447%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7702%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7601%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

6921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

6920%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6843%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6658%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6565%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6539%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6480%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

100%

#1088

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

99%

#1089

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

99%

#1090

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

98%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

97%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

93%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

91%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

85%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

79%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

71%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

69%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

68%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

65%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4005U

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#283

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

444%

#284

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

438%

#285

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

402%

#286

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

400%

#287

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

396%

#289

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

383%

#290

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

367%

#291

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

366%

#292

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

356%

#295

Core i3-4005U

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 Core i3-4005U (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-74	Core i3-4005U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 FX-74 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-74	Core i3-4005U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ 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-74 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4005U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 FX-74 and Core i3-4005U

Athlon 64 FX-74

The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.

Core i3-4005U

The Core i3-4005U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,652 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 FX-74 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4005U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 versus 1.7 GHz on the Core i3-4005U — a 55.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Core i3-4005U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-74 scores 1,658 against the Core i3-4005U's 1,652 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-74. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-74 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4005U.

Feature	Athlon 64 FX-74	Core i3-4005U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+76%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Windsor (2006−2007)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,658	1,652
Geekbench 6 Single	400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	750	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the F socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-4005U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 FX-74	Core i3-4005U
Socket	F	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74) / not specified (Core i3-4005U). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965.