Athlon XP 3000+ vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Aggregate performance score
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 outperforms Athlon XP 3000+ by a whopping 400% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon XP 3000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2620 | 3292 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Celeron Dual-Core | no data |
| Power efficiency | 2.18 | 0.22 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Barton (2001−2004) |
| Release date | 26 September 2010 (14 years ago) | January 2001 (24 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $80 | $78 |
Detailed specifications
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon XP 3000+ 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.1 GHz | 2.17 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 130 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 101 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 63 million |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon XP 3000+ 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | Socket P PGA478 | A |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 68 Watt |
Security technologies
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon XP 3000+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | + | no data |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.80 | 0.16 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 130 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 68 Watt |
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 has a 400% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 188.9% more advanced lithography process, and 94.3% lower power consumption.
The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon XP 3000+ in performance tests.
Be aware that Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is a notebook processor while Athlon XP 3000+ is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon XP 3000+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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