Celeron 560
VS
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

Celeron 560 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

VS
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2003

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 560 is positioned at rank 1199 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 980, so the Mobile 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

#968
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1956%
#969
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1927%
#970
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1769%
#971
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1761%
#972
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1745%
#974
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1685%
#975
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1616%
#976
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1613%
#977
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1570%
#980
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
98%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
97%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
96%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
96%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 560 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron 560Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 560Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

AMD

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

The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is built on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 5.4% lead for the Celeron 560.

FeatureCeleron 560Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
Base Clock
2.13 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
512K
Process
65 nm
Architecture
Oakville (2003−2004)
PassMark
475+6%
450
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile 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 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 560 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 560) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+).

FeatureCeleron 560Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Socket
PGA478
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
400+19900%
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB+209715100%
2
RAM Channels
2+100%
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
0
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 560) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310; Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ rivals Pentium M 735.

FeatureCeleron 560Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
No
false
Target Use
Budget