CPU
GPU
Celeron 430
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 Celeron 430 is positioned at rank 1010 and the Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 1095, so the Celeron 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 430
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 430 and Athlon 64 3000+
Celeron 430
The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $50.
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 Celeron 430 and Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 430 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3000+. The Celeron 430 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 430 scores 448 against the Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 3000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 448 | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 226 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 430 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron 430 versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3000+ — the Celeron 430 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430) and AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3000+).
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron 430) / not specified (Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 430 launched at $49 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3000+ debuted at $149. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3000+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 430 delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 45.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3000+ — making the Athlon 64 3000+ the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-67% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 45.0 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2001 |
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