Celeron 925 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 925

525

0.0%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

1 / 1

545

+3.8%

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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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is on rank 1055, so the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

#1043

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2692%

#1044

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2652%

#1045

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2435%

#1046

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2424%

#1047

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2402%

#1049

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2319%

#1050

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2224%

#1051

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2220%

#1052

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2161%

#1055

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

100%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

99%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

99%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

98%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

97%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

96%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

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	Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ (2005) relies on older node technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 925	Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ 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.

Celeron 925 Benchmark Check

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 925 and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

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.

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+'s 545 — a 3.7% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+.

Feature	Celeron 925	Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	45 nm	—
Architecture	—	Clawhammer (2001−2005)
PassMark	525	545+4%

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 925 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 925) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+).

Feature	Celeron 925	Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Socket	—	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

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 925) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.