Athlon 64 3200+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 3200+

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,971 Rank: 1916
Rank Name Score Visual
1912 Celeron 877 3,975
+0.1%
1913 A4-6210 3,975
+0.1%
1914 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,974
+0.1%
1915 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,973
+0.1%
1916 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,971
1917 Atom Z3770 3,968
-0.1%
1918 Phenom X3 8550 3,968
-0.1%
1919 Intel Pentium P6000 3,967
-0.1%
1920 C-50 3,961
-0.3%
1921 Athlon 64 3500+ 3,960
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,243 Rank: 1926
Rank Name Score Visual
1922 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,245
+0%
1923 Celeron 430 4,245
+0%
1924 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 4,245
+0%
1925 Atom D2500 4,244
+0%
1926 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,243
1927 Atom D2700 4,243
+0%
1928 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,242
+-0%
1929 Celeron N3000 4,241
+-0%
1930 Atom N550 4,241
+-0%
1931 Celeron N2807 4,241
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,789 Rank: 1899
Rank Name Score Visual
1895 C-50 3,792
+0.1%
1896 Pentium 967 3,790
+0%
1897 Celeron 877 3,790
+0%
1898 Phenom X4 9550 3,790
+0%
1899 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,789
1900 Phenom X4 9750 3,786
-0.1%
1901 Athlon II X4 600e 3,784
-0.1%
1902 Phenom X3 8650 3,781
-0.2%
1903 Pentium N3710 3,777
-0.3%
1904 Atom N450 3,777
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,455 Rank: 1760
Rank Name Score Visual
1756 Celeron 430 4,457
+0%
1757 Sempron 3200+ 4,457
+0%
1758 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,456
+0%
1759 Pentium SU2700 4,456
+0%
1760 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,455
1761 Sempron 2500+ 4,454
+-0%
1762 Atom D2500 4,453
+-0%
1763 Atom N450 4,452
-0.1%
1764 Atom N455 4,452
-0.1%
1765 Atom E3815 4,452
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,424 Rank: 1752
Rank Name Score Visual
1748 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,425
+0%
1749 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,425
+0%
1750 Atom D2500 4,425
+0%
1751 C-70 4,425
+0%
1752 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,424
1753 Sempron LE-1250 4,424
+0%
1754 C-60 4,423
+-0%
1755 E1-2100 4,423
+-0%
1756 A4-1250 4,423
+-0%
1757 Celeron 430 4,423
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 3200+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,435 Rank: 1758
Rank Name Score Visual
1754 Atom D2500 4,436
+0%
1755 Pentium SU2700 4,436
+0%
1756 Celeron 430 4,436
+0%
1757 C-70 4,436
+0%
1758 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,435
1759 C-50 4,434
+-0%
1760 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,433
+-0%
1761 Atom N450 4,433
+-0%
1762 Atom N455 4,433
+-0%
1763 Sempron LE-1250 4,433
+-0%

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Athlon 64 3200+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 3200+ is a processor designed for budget-conscious desktop users who need reliable performance for general computing tasks. Launched in January 2003, this CPU is now over two decades old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it represents a significant step in AMD's early 64-bit computing journey, leveraging the ClawHammer microarchitecture and Socket 754 platform. Its 65 nm manufacturing process was cutting-edge at the time, allowing for a balance of performance and power efficiency, though it now consumes a relatively high 34 W under load, requiring adequate cooling.

This dual-core processor operates at a base clock of 1.6 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, and is built on the Lima core. It features 512 KB of L2 cache and supports DDR3L 1066 memory across a single-channel interface, delivering up to 21.3 GB/s of bandwidth. With a 10x multiplier and locked clock, overclocking potential is limited, making it more suitable for stable, everyday use than high-performance tuning. The processor is packaged in a µPGA socket and includes a bundled cooler, a practical feature for early adopters. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain chipsets—like the NVIDIA nForce 3 and ATi Xpress 200—offered graphics capabilities via onboard solutions.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon 64 3200+ achieves an overall score of 3971, ranking #1916 among 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 3789 (#1899) and a multicore score of 4243 (#1926). These results place it slightly below modern low-end processors but competitive with early 2000s dual-core CPUs like the Core 2 Duo E8200 and Athlon 64 2800+. Its single-core performance is stronger relative to its multicore output, indicating that its primary strength lies in applications that benefit from higher clock speeds rather than parallel processing. This makes it suitable for older software and light multitasking but not for modern workloads or gaming.

The Athlon 64 3200+ supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow!, ensuring compatibility with the software of its era. However, it lacks support for newer technologies like AVX-512, AES-NI, or modern virtualization features, which limits its use in today’s security and encryption-heavy environments. As of March 2026, the processor is best suited for retro computing, legacy system maintenance, or educational purposes where understanding early 64-bit architecture is valuable. It stands as a historical artifact of AMD’s push into 64-bit computing, now overshadowed by the performance of modern CPUs but still functional in its niche.
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AMD Athlon 64 3200+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 3200+
Model Number: T5200
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10x (locked)
Core Name: Lima
Socket: PPGA478
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 34 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 756 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 77 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow!
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