CPU
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Celeron M 723
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 M 723 is positioned at rank 1153 and the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is on rank 1082, so the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 4000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1503%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($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 M 723 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+
Celeron M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 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
The Celeron M 723 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ — a 50% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+. The Celeron M 723 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 723 scores 1,180 against the Athlon 64 X2 4000+'s 1,175 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 723. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 195, a 64.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 100 vs 380 (116.7% advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+).
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,180 | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | 195+95% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | 380+280% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 723 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Celeron M 723 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: GS45 (Celeron M 723) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 X2 4000+).
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 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: None (Celeron M 723) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 X2 4000+). Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded, Athlon 64 X2 4000+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Embedded | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron M 723 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ debuted at $328. At current prices ($161 vs $10), the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 723 delivers 7.3 pts/$ vs 117.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ — making the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ the 176.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161-51% | $328 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $10-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 117.5+1510% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2006 |
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