Celeron 925 vs Athlon 64 3200+

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

Athlon 64 3200+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 925

525

+4.0%

505

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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 and the Athlon 64 3200+ is on rank 1118, so the Athlon 64 3200+ 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 925

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5589%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5507%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5055%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5032%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4986%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4815%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4617%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4610%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4486%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

97%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

96%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

96%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

94%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

93%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

91%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

87%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3200+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

257616%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

243421%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

176744%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

53245%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

42176%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

36896%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

21132%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20856%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18990%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18988%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18776%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

18269%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

18014%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17941%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17779%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

100%

#1119

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

97%

#1120

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

97%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

96%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

93%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

91%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

85%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

83%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

81%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

79%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

75%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

75%

#1130

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

75%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

74%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

73%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

69%

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 925 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 925	Athlon 64 3200+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3200+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 925	Athlon 64 3200+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+862%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($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 925 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 3200+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 925 and Athlon 64 3200+

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon 64 3200+

The Athlon 64 3200+ 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: 505 points. Launch price was $150.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3200+ is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Athlon 64 3200+'s 505 — a 3.9% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3200+.

Feature	Celeron 925	Athlon 64 3200+
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	—	Clawhammer (2001−2005)
PassMark	525+4%	505

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 versus DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3200+ — the Celeron 925 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron 925) vs 2 (Athlon 64 3200+). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 925) vs 16 (Athlon 64 3200+) — the Athlon 64 3200+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 925) and Socket 939,Socket 754 (Athlon 64 3200+).

Feature	Celeron 925	Athlon 64 3200+
Socket	—	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+200%	DDR1-400
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 925) vs false (Athlon 64 3200+). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 925	Athlon 64 3200+
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	false
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 925 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3200+ debuted at $417. At current prices ($100 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3200+ is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 925 delivers 5.3 pts/$ vs 50.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3200+ — making the Athlon 64 3200+ the 162.3% better value option.