Celeron D 352 vs Athlon XP 3100+
Celeron D 352
Athlon XP 3100+
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 D 352 is positioned at rank 1062 and the Athlon XP 3100+ is on rank 1096, so the Celeron D 352 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 D 352 and Athlon XP 3100+
Celeron D 352
The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon XP 3100+
The Athlon XP 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron D 352 and Athlon XP 3100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3100+ — a 37% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352. The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon XP 3100+ uses Thorton (2001−2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Athlon XP 3100+'s 425 — a 1.7% lead for the Athlon XP 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Cedar Mill (2006) | Thorton (2001−2003) |
| PassMark | 418 | 425+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon XP 3100+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron D 352 versus DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 3100+ — the Celeron D 352 supports 485.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron D 352) vs 1 (Athlon XP 3100+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 3100+).
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 800 | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 4 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron D 352) / not specified (Athlon XP 3100+). Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron D 352 launched at $69 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 3100+ debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Celeron D 352 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron D 352 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 21.3 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 3100+ — making the Celeron D 352 the 26.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-54% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9+31% | 21.3 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2003 |
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