Ryzen 7 9700X vs Athlon 64 3400+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 3400+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.20
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33
+11565%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Athlon 64 3400+ by a whopping 11565% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3231222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.31
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2133.97
Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateJanuary 2001 (23 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads116
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm4 nm
Die size193 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors105 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket754AM5
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 3400+ 0.20
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33
+11565%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 64 3400+ 317
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065
+11592%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.20 23.33
Physical cores 1 8
Threads 1 16
Chip lithography 130 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 11565% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, a 3150% more advanced lithography process, and 36.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 3400+ in performance tests.


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