Celeron D 352 vs Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Celeron D 352
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is on rank 1157, so the Celeron D 352 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 D 352 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron D 352 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — a 56% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352. The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+'s 420 — a 0.5% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+78% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm | — |
| Architecture | Cedar Mill (2006) | Oakville (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 418 | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron D 352 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — the Celeron D 352 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron D 352 supports up to 4 of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron D 352) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+).
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+100% | 400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4+100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support false virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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