Atom E3826 vs Opteron 148

Atom E3826

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Opteron 148

1 Cores1 Thrd85 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3826

2 / 2

545

0.0%

548

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Atom E3826 is positioned at rank 922 and the Opteron 148 is on rank 754, so the Opteron 148 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 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 Per Dollar Opteron 148

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15170%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2864%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2545%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1966%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

100%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

99%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

99%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

98%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

96%

#754

Opteron 148

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

100%

#767

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

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	Atom E3826	Opteron 148
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 148 (2005) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3826	Opteron 148
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Atom E3826 Benchmark Check

Opteron 148 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3826 and Opteron 148

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.

Opteron 148

The Opteron 148 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 548 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Atom E3826 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 148 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom E3826 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 versus 2.2 GHz on the Opteron 148 — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 148. The Atom E3826 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 148 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3826 scores 545 against the Opteron 148's 548 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 148. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3826	Opteron 148
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2.2 GHz+50%
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	22 nm-83%	130 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	SledgeHammer (2003−2005)
PassMark	545	548

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3826 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 148 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.