Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3000

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron Dual-Core T3000
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.43
+19.4%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 20 Watt
0.36

Celeron Dual-Core T3000 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29663049
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Celeron Dual-Core2x AMD Athlon 64
Power efficiency1.161.70
Architecture codenamePenryn-1M (2009)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release date1 May 2009 (15 years ago)1 November 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz1600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB0 MB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 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.

SocketP (478)Socket S1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP), MMX, PowerNow, SSE3,-64, Enhanced 3DNow
PowerNow-+
VirusProtect-+

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.

Celeron Dual-Core T3000 0.43
+19.4%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 0.36

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.

Celeron Dual-Core T3000 687
+19.1%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 577

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.43 0.36
Recency 1 May 2009 1 November 2009
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 20 Watt

Celeron Dual-Core T3000 has a 19.4% higher aggregate performance score, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 75% lower power consumption.

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Celeron Dual-Core T3000
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