CPU
GPU
Celeron 450
Athlon 64 3100+
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 450 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Athlon 64 3100+ is on rank 1074, so the Celeron 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+213%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Celeron 450 and Athlon 64 3100+
Celeron 450
The Celeron 450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 495 points. Launch price was $53.
Athlon 64 3100+
The Athlon 64 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 450 and Athlon 64 3100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 450 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3100+ — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 450. The Celeron 450 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 450 scores 495 against the Athlon 64 3100+'s 475 — a 4.1% lead for the Celeron 450. Multi-core Geekbench: 269 vs 280 (4% advantage for the Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 495+4% | 475 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 280 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 269 | 280+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 450 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 450) vs 16 (Athlon 64 3100+) — the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 450) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 450) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+). Primary use case: Celeron 450 targets Budget, Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 450 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 450 launched at $53 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3100+ debuted at $100. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Celeron 450 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 450 delivers 99.0 pts/$ vs 31.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3100+ — making the Celeron 450 the 103.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-47% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.0+212% | 31.7 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2008 |
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