Athlon 64 X2 3800+ vs Pentium E5700
Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Pentium E5700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X2 3800+ is positioned at rank 1094 and the Pentium E5700 is on rank 904, so the Pentium E5700 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 X2 3800+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 X2 3800+ and Pentium E5700
Athlon 64 X2 3800+
The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium E5700
The Pentium E5700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,096 points. Launch price was $110.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Pentium E5700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ versus 3 GHz on the Pentium E5700 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium E5700. The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium E5700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ scores 1,095 against the Pentium E5700's 1,096 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium E5700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Manchester (2005−2006) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,095 | 1,096 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium E5700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ launched at $354 MSRP, while the Pentium E5700 debuted at $75. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Pentium E5700 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ delivers 54.8 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Pentium E5700 — making the Pentium E5700 the 28.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $354 | $75-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.8 | 73.1+33% |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2010 |
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