CPU
GPU
Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
Athlon 64 3300+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is positioned at rank 1079 and the Athlon 64 3300+ is on rank 1097, so the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3300+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Newark (2003) / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon 64 3300+
Mobile Athlon 64 3200+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Newark (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 3300+
The Athlon 64 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the NewCastle (2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon 64 3300+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3300+ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3300+. The Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ uses the Newark (2003) architecture, while the Athlon 64 3300+ uses NewCastle (2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ scores 505 against the Athlon 64 3300+'s 522 — a 3.3% lead for the Athlon 64 3300+.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB |
| Process | — | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Newark (2003) | NewCastle (2004) |
| PassMark | 505 | 522+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the 754 socket with PCIe 1.1. Maximum memory speed reaches 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ versus DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 3300+ supports up to 3 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+) and VIA K8T800,nForce3 (Athlon 64 3300+).
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 400+39900% | DDR1-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 | 3 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Mobile Athlon 64 3200+) vs None (Athlon 64 3300+). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 3200+ | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | None |
| Target Use | — | Retro Desktop |
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