CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Phenom II X3 N830
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 X2 3800+ is positioned at rank 1094 and the Phenom II X3 N830 is on rank 603, so the Phenom II X3 N830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 N830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Phenom II X3 N830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Phenom II X3 N830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Phenom II X3 N830
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.
Phenom II X3 N830
The Phenom II X3 N830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,107 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 N830 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 N830 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ versus 2.1 GHz on the Phenom II X3 N830 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 N830. The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Phenom II X3 N830 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ scores 1,095 against the Phenom II X3 N830's 1,107 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II X3 N830.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Phenom II X3 N830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1.5 MB+200% |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Manchester (2005−2006) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,095 | 1,107+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X3 N830 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | Phenom II X3 N830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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