Celeron U3600 vs Athlon 64 3800+

Celeron U3600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2011

Athlon 64 3800+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron U3600

2 / 2

625

0.0%

648

+3.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 U3600 is positioned at rank 1213 and the Athlon 64 3800+ is on rank 1106, so the Athlon 64 3800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron U3600

#1201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6296%

#1202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6204%

#1203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5695%

#1204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5670%

#1205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5618%

#1207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5425%

#1208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5202%

#1209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5193%

#1210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5054%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

98%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

98%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

95%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

95%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

89%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

86%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

170336%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

160951%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

116863%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

35206%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

27887%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

24396%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13973%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

13790%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

12556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

12555%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

12415%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

12080%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11911%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11863%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

11755%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

100%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

98%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

92%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

86%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

80%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

79%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

77%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

69%

#1114

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

68%

#1115

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

68%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

68%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

67%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

66%

#1119

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

64%

#1120

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

64%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron U3600 (2011) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Athlon 64 3800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3800+ (2004) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Athlon 64 3800+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1289%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron U3600 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 3800+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron U3600 and Athlon 64 3800+

Celeron U3600

The Celeron U3600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon 64 3800+

The Athlon 64 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 648 points. Launch price was $160.

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Processing Power

The Celeron U3600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3800+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron U3600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3800+ — a 184% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3800+. The Celeron U3600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses Venice (2004−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3600 scores 625 against the Athlon 64 3800+'s 648 — a 3.6% lead for the Athlon 64 3800+. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3600 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3800+.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Athlon 64 3800+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+2300%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm-75%	130 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Venice (2004−2005)
PassMark	625	648+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron U3600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Athlon 64 3800+
Socket	BGA1288	939
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Celeron U3600 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3800+ debuted at $354. At current prices ($134 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3800+ is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron U3600 delivers 4.7 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3800+ — making the Athlon 64 3800+ the 173.1% better value option.