Celeron Dual-Core T3000 vs Athlon 5350
Celeron Dual-Core T3000
Athlon 5350
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 Dual-Core T3000 is positioned at rank 824 and the Athlon 5350 is on rank 564, so the Athlon 5350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3000
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn-1M (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 5350
Celeron Dual-Core T3000
The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 versus 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 — a 13% clock advantage for the Athlon 5350. The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 5350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 scores 1,797 against the Athlon 5350's 1,796 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3000.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.05 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.05 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn-1M (2009) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,797 | 1,796 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 223 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 708 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 5350 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5350 — the Athlon 5350 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5350 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) vs 1 (Athlon 5350). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) vs 8 (Athlon 5350) — the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile Intel 4 Series (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) and AM1 (Athlon 5350).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) vs true (Athlon 5350). The Athlon 5350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | true |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Athlon 5350 debuted at $55. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon 5350 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 delivers 119.8 pts/$ vs 119.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 5350 — making the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $55-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.8 | 119.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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