Athlon 64 3100+ vs Opteron 146
Athlon 64 3100+
Opteron 146
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 3100+ is positioned at rank 1074 and the Opteron 146 is on rank 789, so the Opteron 146 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3100+
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 146
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3100+ | Opteron 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3100+ | Opteron 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3100+ and Opteron 146
Athlon 64 3100+
The Athlon 64 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $149.
Opteron 146
The Opteron 146 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3100+ and Opteron 146 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3100+ versus 2 GHz on the Opteron 146 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon 64 3100+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Opteron 146 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3100+ scores 475 against the Opteron 146's 505 — a 6.1% lead for the Opteron 146.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Opteron 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 475 | 505+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 280 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3100+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 146 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Opteron 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+) / not specified (Opteron 146). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3100+ | Opteron 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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