Athlon 64 3500+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 3500+

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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 3500+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,960 Rank: 1921
Rank Name Score Visual
1917 Atom Z3770 3,968
+0.2%
1918 Phenom X3 8550 3,968
+0.2%
1919 Intel Pentium P6000 3,967
+0.2%
1920 C-50 3,961
+0%
1921 Athlon 64 3500+ 3,960
1922 E2-6110 3,960
+0%
1923 Atom N450 3,959
+-0%
1924 Pentium SU4100 3,957
-0.1%
1925 Celeron 807UE 3,956
-0.1%
1926 Atom N455 3,956
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 3500+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,240 Rank: 1936
Rank Name Score Visual
1932 Pentium SU2700 4,241
+0%
1933 Athlon 64 2800+ 4,241
+0%
1934 Athlon II X4 640 4,240
+0%
1935 A4-4355M 4,240
+0%
1936 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,240
1937 Celeron N2815 4,240
+0%
1938 Sempron 3200+ 4,240
+0%
1939 Core 2 Duo T7500 4,239
+-0%
1940 E1-2500 4,239
+-0%
1941 Atom E3815 4,239
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 3500+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,773 Rank: 1910
Rank Name Score Visual
1906 Core i3-2367M 3,776
+0.1%
1907 E2-7110 3,776
+0.1%
1908 Intel Pentium P6000 3,774
+0%
1909 E2-9000e 3,774
+0%
1910 Athlon 64 3500+ 3,773
1911 Atom N455 3,772
+-0%
1912 Celeron N2840 3,766
-0.2%
1913 Phenom X4 9650 3,766
-0.2%
1914 A6-3410MX 3,765
-0.2%
1915 Celeron N3450 3,761
-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 3500+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,458 Rank: 1749
Rank Name Score Visual
1745 V120 4,459
+0%
1746 E-300 4,459
+0%
1747 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,458
+0%
1748 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,458
+0%
1749 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,458
1750 C-60 4,458
+0%
1751 Atom N570 4,458
+0%
1752 Atom N2600 4,458
+0%
1753 C-70 4,458
+0%
1754 C-50 4,457
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 3500+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,425 Rank: 1748
Rank Name Score Visual
1744 Celeron 807 4,426
+0%
1745 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,426
+0%
1746 E-300 4,426
+0%
1747 Atom N550 4,426
+0%
1748 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,425
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
+-0%
1753 Sempron LE-1250 4,424
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 3500+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,437 Rank: 1747
Rank Name Score Visual
1743 A4-1250 4,439
+0%
1744 Atom N550 4,439
+0%
1745 V120 4,438
+0%
1746 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,438
+0%
1747 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,437
1748 E1-1200 4,437
+0%
1749 E1-1500 4,437
+0%
1750 Sempron LE-1300 4,437
+0%
1751 E-300 4,436
+-0%
1752 C-60 4,436
+-0%

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Athlon 64 3500+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 3500+ was designed for mainstream desktop users seeking a capable processor with integrated graphics options in the mid-2000s. Launched in May 2005, it represents an older generation of computing technology, with its 90 nm manufacturing process and Socket 939 platform now considered obsolete by modern standards. Despite its age, the processor remains a notable example of AMD’s early 64-bit architecture, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency for its time. As of March 2026, it is no longer competitive in current benchmarks, but it provides insight into the evolution of consumer CPUs.

Built on the San Diego microarchitecture, the Athlon 64 3500+ features a single core with two threads, operating at a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz and a multiplier of 11. It is manufactured using a 90 nm process and contains 105 million transistors, with a die area of 103.1 mm². The processor supports dual-channel DDR1 memory, with a maximum rated speed of 400 MT/s and a theoretical bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. It also supports up to 16 GB of system memory across two channels, using a 64-bit architecture with full x86-64 compatibility.

The Athlon 64 3500+ includes 512 KB of L2 cache and operates at a TDP of 67 W, though the provided data lists a lower TDP of 17 W—likely a misrepresentation or reference to a different variant. It supports a range of chipsets including NVIDIA nForce 3 and 4, ATI Xpress 200, and VIA K8T800 series, allowing for broad motherboard compatibility. On certain motherboards, integrated graphics are available through chipset features, with a maximum display output of two monitors and an integrated GPU base frequency of 350 MHz. However, the processor itself does not include a dedicated GPU.

In terms of features, the Athlon 64 3500+ supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow! extensions, as well as AMD-V virtualization and EIST power management. It does not support newer instruction sets like AVX2 or AES-NI, which limits its utility in modern software. The processor is also socketed in a µPGA package and comes bundled with a stock cooler.

Performance-wise, the Athlon 64 3500+ scores 3960 in the overall Passmark benchmark, ranking #1921 of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 3773 (#1910), while its multicore score is 4240 (#1934). It ranks just behind several low-power Atom and Celeron processors and slightly ahead of older Core 2 Duo and Phenom models. The processor’s strongest category is single-core performance, though it trails significantly behind modern CPUs. In the top 50 overall list, it ranks well below high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000.

In conclusion, the Athlon 64 3500+ is best suited for retro computing, hobbyist builds, or educational purposes. It is not suitable for modern applications or gaming due to its outdated architecture and lack of support for contemporary instruction sets. While it was a capable CPU in its era, it is now a historical artifact in the evolution of desktop processors.
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AMD Athlon 64 3500+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 3500+
Model Number: 847
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Orleans
Socket: FCBGA1023
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
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: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 800 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 103.1 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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