Athlon 64 3300+
AMD
PassMark
522
MSRP
$200
AVG Price
$200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
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.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Athlon 64 3300+ across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Among Us
ARC Raiders
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Once Human
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Athlon 64 3300+ specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3300+ is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the NewCastle (2004) architecture, manufactured on a 130 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 256 kB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 522, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 150, while multi-core reaches 150.
| Specification | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 1C / 1T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 2.4 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | NewCastle (2004) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 130 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 0 kB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 256 kB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 128 kB |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 144 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 105 million |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 522 |
| Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3300+ fits into the 754 socket and supports PCIe 1.1 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. Integrated graphics: None — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.
| Specification | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | desktop |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | 754 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 1.1 |
| PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion | 0 |
| Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency | DDR1-400 |
| Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory | 3 GB |
| RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel | 1 |
| ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption | No |
| Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor | None |
| Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU | VIA K8T800,nForce3 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon 64 3300+ is primarily designed for Retro Desktop. Virtualization: None — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).
| Specification | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|
| Primary Use CaseIntended workload category | Retro Desktop |
| OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased | 🔒 Locked |
| AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads | ❌ Not Supported |
| VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology | None |
Power & Cooling
The Athlon 64 3300+ has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 89 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. It ships with the Stock Cooler stock cooler. Recommended cooling: Stock Cooler.
| Specification | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 89 Watt |
| Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box | Stock Cooler |
| Recommended CoolerSuggested aftermarket cooling solution | Stock Cooler |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $200, the Athlon 64 3300+ delivers 3 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3467 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $200 |
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #3467 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2009-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2004 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
3 categories
General Information
6 specs
General Information
6 specs
| Type | desktop |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Release Date | 2009-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | NewCastle (2004) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 3467 |
Technical Specifications
11 specs
Technical Specifications
11 specs
| Cores | 1 |
| Threads | 1 |
| Die Size | 144 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB |
| Max Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Transistor Count | 105 million |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 89 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
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