Athlon XP 3100+ vs Celeron D 352
Athlon XP 3100+
Celeron D 352
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 XP 3100+ is positioned at rank 1096 and the Celeron D 352 is on rank 1062, so the Celeron D 352 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3100+
Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) |
| 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 XP 3100+ and Celeron D 352
Athlon XP 3100+
The Athlon XP 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron D 352
The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 3100+ and Celeron D 352 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3100+ versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 — a 37% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352. The Athlon XP 3100+ uses the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron D 352 uses Cedar Mill (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 3100+ scores 425 against the Celeron D 352's 418 — a 1.7% lead for the Athlon XP 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Thorton (2001−2003) | Cedar Mill (2006) |
| PassMark | 425+2% | 418 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 180 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 3100+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron D 352 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 3100+ versus 800 on the Celeron D 352 — the Celeron D 352 supports 485.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon XP 3100+) vs 2 (Celeron D 352). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 3100+) and 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352).
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+104857500% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon XP 3100+) / false (Celeron D 352). Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 3100+ launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron D 352 debuted at $69. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Celeron D 352 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 3100+ delivers 21.3 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Celeron D 352 — making the Celeron D 352 the 26.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $69-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3 | 27.9+31% |
| Release Date | 2003 | 2006 |
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