Celeron 560 vs Athlon 64 3000+

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Athlon 64 3000+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 560

475

+5.6%

450

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 560 is positioned at rank 1199 and the Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 1095, so the Athlon 64 3000+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 560

#1187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5494%

#1188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5414%

#1189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4970%

#1190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4948%

#1191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4902%

#1193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4734%

#1194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4539%

#1195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4532%

#1196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4410%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

100%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

96%

#1204

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

95%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

95%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

91%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

91%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

89%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

89%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

103217%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

97530%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

70815%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

21333%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

16898%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

14783%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

8467%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

8356%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

7609%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

7608%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

7523%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

7320%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7218%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7188%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

7123%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

86%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

78%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

76%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

75%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

72%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

70%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

65%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

64%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

62%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

61%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

59%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

56%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

52%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 560 (2008) utilizes 65 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 560	Athlon 64 3000+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3000+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 560	Athlon 64 3000+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+111%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 560 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 3000+ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 560 and Athlon 64 3000+

Celeron 560

The Celeron 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3000+ is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 5.4% lead for the Celeron 560. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3000+.

Feature	Celeron 560	Athlon 64 3000+
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	—	Clawhammer (2001−2005)
PassMark	475+6%	450

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 560 versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3000+ — the Celeron 560 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: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3000+).

Feature	Celeron 560	Athlon 64 3000+
Socket	PGA478	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR-400
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 560) / not specified (Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Celeron 560	Athlon 64 3000+
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 560 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3000+ debuted at $149. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Celeron 560 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 560 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 45.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3000+ — making the Celeron 560 the 71.4% better value option.