Athlon 64 X2 4000+ vs Celeron M 723
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
Celeron M 723
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 4000+ is positioned at rank 1082 and the Celeron M 723 is on rank 1153, so the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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 4000+
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1503%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 4000+ and Celeron M 723
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 723 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 — a 50% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+. The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron M 723 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ scores 1,175 against the Celeron M 723's 1,180 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 723. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 195 vs 100, a 64.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 380 vs 100 (116.7% advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+67% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,175 | 1,180 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 195+95% | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 380+280% | 100 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron M 723 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Celeron M 723 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: nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 X2 4000+) and GS45 (Celeron M 723).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 64 X2 4000+) vs None (Celeron M 723). Primary use case: Athlon 64 X2 4000+ targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | None |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | Legacy Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ launched at $328 MSRP, while the Celeron M 723 debuted at $161. At current prices ($10 vs $161), the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ delivers 117.5 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Celeron M 723 — making the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ the 176.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $328 | $161-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-94% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.5+1510% | 7.3 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2008 |
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