CPU
GPU
Celeron 900
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 900 is positioned at rank 1193 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is on rank 1079, so the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 900
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Newark (2003) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 900 | 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 900 and Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
Celeron 900
The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
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
The Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is built on the Newark (2003) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 900 scores 485 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+'s 505 — a 4% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | — |
| Architecture | — | Newark (2003) |
| PassMark | 485 | 505+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 229 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 900 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 900 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 900 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+).
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 400+13233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 900) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+). Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | 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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