CPU
GPU
Pentium T2330
Athlon 64 4000+
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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 and the Athlon 64 4000+ is on rank 1112, so the Athlon 64 4000+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2330
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 4000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+322%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 T2330 and Athlon 64 4000+
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 4000+
The Athlon 64 4000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 4000+ is built on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the Athlon 64 4000+'s 675 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon 64 4000+. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 4000+.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | — | San Diego (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 665 | 675+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 402 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 4000+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. The Athlon 64 4000+ 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: 4 (Pentium T2330) vs 0 (Athlon 64 4000+) — the Pentium T2330 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960 (Pentium T2330) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 4000+).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Pentium T2330) / not specified (Athlon 64 4000+).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2330 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 4000+ debuted at $482. At current prices ($7 vs $30), the Pentium T2330 is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2330 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 22.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 4000+ — making the Pentium T2330 the 123.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 4000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-69% | $482 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7-77% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.0+322% | 22.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2001 |
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