Celeron 570 vs Athlon 64 3100+

Celeron 570

31 WW2008

Athlon 64 3100+

1 Cores1 Thrd25 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 570

505

+6.3%

475

0.0%

Athlon XP 2100+

Athlon MP 2400+

Athlon XP 2700+

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

Ryzen 5 8640HS

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 570 is positioned at rank 1230 and the Athlon 64 3100+ is on rank 1074, so the Athlon 64 3100+ 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 570

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7782%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7668%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7040%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7008%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6944%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6706%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6430%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6419%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

6247%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

88%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

75%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

63%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

57%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

55%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

54%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

49%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3100+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

65624%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

62008%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

45023%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

13564%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

10744%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

9399%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

5383%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

5313%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4837%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4837%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4783%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4654%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4589%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4570%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

4529%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

97%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

90%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

85%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

84%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

83%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

83%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

81%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

75%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

75%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

74%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

73%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

72%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

70%

#1088

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

69%

#1089

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 3100+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 6.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 570	Athlon 64 3100+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 570 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 570	Athlon 64 3100+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 570 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 3100+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 570 and Athlon 64 3100+

Celeron 570

The Celeron 570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3100+ is built on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 570 scores 505 against the Athlon 64 3100+'s 475 — a 6.1% lead for the Celeron 570.

Feature	Celeron 570	Athlon 64 3100+
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	512K
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	—	Lima (2008−2009)
PassMark	505+6%	475
Geekbench 6 Single	—	280
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	280

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 570 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 570) vs 16 (Athlon 64 3100+) — the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 3100+).

Feature	Celeron 570	Athlon 64 3100+
Socket	PGA478	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 570) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+). Primary use case: Celeron 570 targets Budget, Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310; Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.

Feature	Celeron 570	Athlon 64 3100+
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 570 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3100+ debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon 64 3100+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 570 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 31.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3100+ — making the Celeron 570 the 6.1% better value option.