Athlon 64 3800+ vs Athlon 64 FX-57

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-57
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 104 Watt
0.33
Athlon 64 3800+
2004
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.40
+21.2%

Athlon 64 3800+ outperforms Athlon 64 FX-57 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-57 and Athlon 64 3800+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30913005
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.300.43
Architecture codenameSan Diego (2001−2005)Venice (2004−2005)
Release dateJune 2005 (19 years ago)June 2004 (20 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$160

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-57 and Athlon 64 3800+ 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 speed2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm130 nm
Die size115 mm2230 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistors114 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-57 and Athlon 64 3800+ 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
Socket939939
Power consumption (TDP)104 Watt89 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 FX-57 and Athlon 64 3800+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1

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 FX-57 0.33
Athlon 64 3800+ 0.40
+21.2%

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 FX-57 517
Athlon 64 3800+ 635
+22.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.33 0.40
Chip lithography 90 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 104 Watt 89 Watt

Athlon 64 FX-57 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 3800+, on the other hand, has a 21.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 16.9% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 3800+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-57 in performance tests.


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