CPU
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Celeron N3010
Athlon 64 FX-57
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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Athlon 64 FX-57 is on rank 1137, so the Athlon 64 FX-57 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3010
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($107) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+91%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($107) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 N3010 and Athlon 64 FX-57
Celeron N3010
The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon 64 FX-57
The Athlon 64 FX-57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 720 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3010 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-57 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N3010 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-57 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-57. The Celeron N3010 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 uses San Diego (2001−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Athlon 64 FX-57's 720 — a 2.1% lead for the Celeron N3010. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz | 2.8 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-84% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | San Diego (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 735+2% | 720 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3010 versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-57 — the Celeron N3010 supports 333.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3010 supports up to 8 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 N3010) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-57) — the Celeron N3010 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Braswell (Celeron N3010) and AMD 939 (Athlon 64 FX-57).
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 4 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3010) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-57). The Celeron N3010 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3010 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-57 debuted at $1031.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-90% | $1031 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2005 |
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