Atom E3826 vs Opteron 246

Atom E3826

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Opteron 246

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3826

2 / 2

545

+1.3%

538

0.0%

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 246 is on rank 762, so the Opteron 246 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 246

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15452%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2917%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2592%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2002%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

100%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

100%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

99%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

99%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

98%

#444

Xeon 6781P

MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960

98%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

98%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

98%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

97%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

97%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

97%

#762

Opteron 246

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#768

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

98%

#771

Xeon E3-1545M v5

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

98%

#775

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

97%

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 246
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 246 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3826	Opteron 246
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 246 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3826 and Opteron 246

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 246

The Opteron 246 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 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: 538 points. Launch price was $109.

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Processing Power

The Atom E3826 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 246 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom E3826 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 versus 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 246. The Atom E3826 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 246 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3826 scores 545 against the Opteron 246's 538 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom E3826. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3826	Opteron 246
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2 GHz+36%
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+1%	538

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3826 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 246 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.