Athlon 64 3700+ vs Atom E3827

Athlon 64 3700+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2001

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 3700+

1 / 1

622

0.0%

Athlon XP 2600+

Athlon XP 3000+

Athlon 64 3100+

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom E3827

2 / 2

665

+6.9%

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 3700+ is positioned at rank 1099 and the Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Atom E3827 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 3700+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

136120%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

128620%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

93389%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

28134%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

22285%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

19495%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

11166%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

11020%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

10034%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

10033%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

9921%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

9653%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

9518%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

9480%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

9394%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

100%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

98%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

94%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

92%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

86%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

84%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

81%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

80%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

78%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

73%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

69%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

64%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

63%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

61%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

55%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3827

#941

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1809%

#942

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1782%

#943

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1636%

#944

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1629%

#945

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1614%

#947

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1559%

#948

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1494%

#949

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1492%

#950

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1452%

#953

Atom E3827

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

94%

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 E3827 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 3700+	Atom E3827
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3700+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 3700+	Atom E3827
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ 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 3700+ Benchmark Check

Atom E3827 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3700+ and Atom E3827

Athlon 64 3700+

The Athlon 64 3700+ 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: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 622 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom E3827

The Atom E3827 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: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 3700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3827 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3827 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3700+ versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3700+. The Athlon 64 3700+ uses the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3700+ scores 622 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 6.7% lead for the Atom E3827. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 64 3700+	Atom E3827
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+37%	1.75 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	22 nm-83%
Architecture	San Diego (2001−2005)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	622	665+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 3700+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 3700+ versus DDR3L-1333 on the Atom E3827 — the Atom E3827 supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3827 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 3700+) vs 4 (Atom E3827) — the Atom E3827 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 939 (Athlon 64 3700+) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3827).

Feature	Athlon 64 3700+	Atom E3827
Socket	939	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	4