CPU
GPU
Celeron J1750
Athlon 64 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 J1750 is positioned at rank 1234 and the Athlon 64 3100+ is on rank 1074, so the Athlon 64 3100+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1750
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1750 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1750 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 J1750 and Athlon 64 3100+
Celeron J1750
The Celeron J1750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $72.
Athlon 64 3100+
The Athlon 64 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron J1750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron J1750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron J1750 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3100+ — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Celeron J1750. The Celeron J1750 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1750 scores 505 against the Athlon 64 3100+'s 475 — a 6.1% lead for the Celeron J1750. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 280, a 60.5% lead for the Athlon 64 3100+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 250 vs 280 (11.3% advantage for the Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.41 GHz+21% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.41 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 505+6% | 475 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | 280+87% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | 280+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1750 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron J1750 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 3100+ — the Celeron J1750 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron J1750 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. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J1750) vs 16 (Athlon 64 3100+) — the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1750) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J1750) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+). The Celeron J1750 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon 64 3100+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1750 targets Low Power, Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J1750 rivals Pentium J2850; Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Legacy Desktop |
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