Athlon XP 1800+ vs Athlon 64 3200+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 3200+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.19
+58.3%
Athlon XP 1800+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 66 Watt
0.12

Athlon 64 3200+ outperforms Athlon XP 1800+ by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon XP 1800+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32453356
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.200.17
Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
Release dateJanuary 2001 (23 years ago)January 2001 (23 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$59

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon XP 1800+ 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads11
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.53 GHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512K256 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography130 nm180 nm
Die size193 mm2150 mm2
Number of transistors154 million37 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon XP 1800+ 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
Socket754A
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt66 Watt

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 3200+ 0.19
+58.3%
Athlon XP 1800+ 0.12

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 3200+ 305
+56.4%
Athlon XP 1800+ 195

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.19 0.12
Chip lithography 130 nm 180 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 66 Watt

Athlon 64 3200+ has a 58.3% higher aggregate performance score, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon XP 1800+, on the other hand, has 34.8% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 3200+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon XP 1800+ in performance tests.


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