Atom E3826 vs Turion 64 ML-37

Atom E3826

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Turion 64 ML-37

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3826

2 / 2

545

0.0%

555

+1.8%

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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 Turion 64 ML-37 is on rank 913, so the Turion 64 ML-37 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 Turion 64 ML-37

#901

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1586%

#902

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1563%

#903

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1435%

#904

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1428%

#905

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1415%

#907

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1366%

#908

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1310%

#909

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1308%

#910

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1273%

#913

Turion 64 ML-37

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

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	Turion 64 ML-37
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 (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 ML-37 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3826	Turion 64 ML-37
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

Turion 64 ML-37 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3826 and Turion 64 ML-37

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.

Turion 64 ML-37

The Turion 64 ML-37 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom E3826 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-37 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 Turion 64 ML-37 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Turion 64 ML-37. The Atom E3826 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-37 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3826 scores 545 against the Turion 64 ML-37's 555 — a 1.8% lead for the Turion 64 ML-37. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3826	Turion 64 ML-37
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-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark	545	555+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3826 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 ML-37 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.