Pentium 3805U vs Athlon 64 FX-60
Pentium 3805U
Athlon 64 FX-60
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 Pentium 3805U is positioned at rank 344 and the Athlon 64 FX-60 is on rank 1119, so the Pentium 3805U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3805U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3805U | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toledo (2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3805U | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) |
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 Pentium 3805U and Athlon 64 FX-60
Pentium 3805U
The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.
Athlon 64 FX-60
The Athlon 64 FX-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toledo (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3805U and Athlon 64 FX-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-60 — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-60. The Pentium 3805U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 uses Toledo (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3805U scores 1,196 against the Athlon 64 FX-60's 1,205 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-60. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-60.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.6 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-84% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Toledo (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,196 | 1,205 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 480 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3805U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Pentium 3805U versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-60 — the Pentium 3805U supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 3805U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Pentium 3805U) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-60) — the Pentium 3805U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 64 FX-60 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U) vs None (Athlon 64 FX-60). The Pentium 3805U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 3805U targets Mobile, Athlon 64 FX-60 targets Gaming/Enthusiast.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | None |
| Target Use | Mobile | Gaming/Enthusiast |
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