CPU
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Celeron Dual-Core T3100
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 711 and the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is on rank 1082, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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 T3100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 4000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Dual-Core T3100 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+
Celeron Dual-Core T3100
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+. The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 scores 1,174 against the Athlon 64 X2 4000+'s 1,175 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,174 | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 195 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 380 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ — the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3100) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 X2 4000+).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3100) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 X2 4000+). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 targets Budget, Athlon 64 X2 4000+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 rivals Pentium T4200.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Desktop |
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