CPU
GPU
Celeron 430
Mobile 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 980, so the Mobile 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 Celeron 430
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 430 and Mobile 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.
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 430 and Mobile 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+. The Celeron 430 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Celeron 430 scores 448 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 0.4% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Mobile 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 | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm | — |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Oakville (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 448 | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 226 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 430 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile 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 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 430 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 430) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+).
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 430) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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