CPU
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Pentium D 830
Athlon 64 3600+
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 D 830 is positioned at rank 1103 and the Athlon 64 3600+ is on rank 1078, so the Athlon 64 3600+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 830
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 D 830 and Athlon 64 3600+
Pentium D 830
The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 3600+
The Athlon 64 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 595 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium D 830 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3600+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium D 830 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium D 830 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3600+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830. The Pentium D 830 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 64 3600+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 830 scores 618 against the Athlon 64 3600+'s 595 — a 3.8% lead for the Pentium D 830.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 90 nm-31% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 618+4% | 595 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 151 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 341 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 830 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3600+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon 64 3600+ 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: 16 (Pentium D 830) vs 0 (Athlon 64 3600+) — the Pentium D 830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945,955,975 (Pentium D 830) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 3600+).
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium D 830) / not specified (Athlon 64 3600+). Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D 830 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3600+ debuted at $149. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Athlon 64 3600+ is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 830 delivers 30.9 pts/$ vs 39.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3600+ — making the Athlon 64 3600+ the 24.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $316 | $149-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.9 | 39.7+28% |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2004 |
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