Athlon XP 3200+ vs Athlon 64 3000+
Athlon XP 3200+
Athlon 64 3000+
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 3200+ is positioned at rank 1127 and the Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 1095, so the Athlon 64 3000+ 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 3200+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 3200+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 3200+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+304%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 3200+ and Athlon 64 3000+
Athlon XP 3200+
The Athlon XP 3200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 64 3000+
The Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 3200+ and Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3200+ versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 3200+. The Athlon XP 3200+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 3200+ scores 445 against the Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon 64 3000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3200+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 445 | 450+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 3200+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR-400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon XP 3200+) vs 2 (Athlon 64 3000+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 3200+) and AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3000+).
| Feature | Athlon XP 3200+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 3200+ launched at $464 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3000+ debuted at $149. At current prices ($40 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3000+ is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 3200+ delivers 11.1 pts/$ vs 45.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3000+ — making the Athlon 64 3000+ the 120.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3200+ | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $464 | $149-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1 | 45.0+305% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2001 |
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