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Pentium D 830
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ is on rank 321, so the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 830
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). 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. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 622 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium D 830 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830. The Pentium D 830 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Pentium D 830 scores 618 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+'s 622 — a 0.6% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 618 | 622 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 151 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 341 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 830 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 830 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium D 830 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium D 830) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3700+). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium D 830) vs 0 (Mobile Athlon 64 3700+) — the Pentium D 830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945,955,975 (Pentium D 830) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3700+).
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium D 830) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3700+). Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | false |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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