Athlon 64 3500+ vs Atom E3826

Athlon 64 3500+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2001

Atom E3826

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 3500+

1 / 1

570

+4.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom E3826

2 / 2

545

0.0%

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 3500+ is positioned at rank 1102 and the Atom E3826 is on rank 922, so the Atom E3826 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3500+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

148436%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

140257%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

101838%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

30680%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

24301%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

21259%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

12176%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

12017%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

10942%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

10941%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

10819%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

10527%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

10380%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

10338%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

10244%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

100%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

93%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

91%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

89%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

87%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

85%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

80%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

75%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

70%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

69%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

67%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

60%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

60%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

60%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

59%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3826

#910

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1615%

#911

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1591%

#912

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1461%

#913

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1454%

#914

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1441%

#916

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1391%

#917

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1334%

#918

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1332%

#919

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1296%

#922

Atom E3826

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom E3826 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 3500+	Atom E3826
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3500+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 3500+	Atom E3826
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 3500+ Benchmark Check

Atom E3826 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3500+ and Atom E3826

Athlon 64 3500+

The Athlon 64 3500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 570 points. Launch price was $59.

Atom E3826

The Atom E3826 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3500+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3826 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3826 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3500+ versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3500+. The Athlon 64 3500+ uses the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3826 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3500+ scores 570 against the Atom E3826's 545 — a 4.5% lead for the Athlon 64 3500+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 64 3500+	Atom E3826
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+50%	1.47 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	22 nm-83%
Architecture	San Diego (2001−2005)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	570+5%	545

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 3500+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3826 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3500+ versus DDR3L-1066 on the Atom E3826 — the Atom E3826 supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3826 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3500+) vs 4 (Atom E3826) — the Atom E3826 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3500+) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3826).

Feature	Athlon 64 3500+	Atom E3826
Socket	939	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	DDR3L-1066
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	4