CPU
GPU
Celeron 450
Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is on rank 1079, 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Newark (2003) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 450 and Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Newark (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 450 and Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 450 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 450. The Celeron 450 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ uses Newark (2003). In PassMark, the Celeron 450 scores 495 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+'s 505 — a 2% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | — |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Newark (2003) |
| PassMark | 495 | 505+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 269 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 450 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron 450 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 450 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 450) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 450) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+).
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 450) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+). Primary use case: Celeron 450 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 450 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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