Atom E3827 vs Athlon 64 3800+

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Athlon 64 3800+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3827

2 / 2

665

+2.6%

648

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 E3827 is positioned at rank 953 and the Athlon 64 3800+ is on rank 1106, 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 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 Per Dollar Athlon 64 3800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

170336%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

160951%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

116863%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

35206%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

27887%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

24396%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13973%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

13790%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

12556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

12555%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

12415%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

12080%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11911%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11863%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

11755%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

100%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

98%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

92%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

86%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

80%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

79%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

77%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

69%

#1114

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

68%

#1115

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

68%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

68%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

67%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

66%

#1119

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

64%

#1120

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

64%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

63%

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	Atom E3827	Athlon 64 3800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 3800+ (2004) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3827	Athlon 64 3800+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 E3827 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 3800+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3827 and Athlon 64 3800+

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.

Athlon 64 3800+

The Athlon 64 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 648 points. Launch price was $160.

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Processing Power

The Atom E3827 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3800+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom E3827 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3800+ — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3800+. The Atom E3827 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses Venice (2004−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3827 scores 665 against the Athlon 64 3800+'s 648 — a 2.6% lead for the Atom E3827. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3827	Athlon 64 3800+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.75 GHz	2.4 GHz+37%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB
Process	22 nm-83%	130 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	Venice (2004−2005)
PassMark	665+3%	648

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3827 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Atom E3827 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 3800+ — the Atom E3827 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 3800+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E3827) vs 0 (Athlon 64 3800+) — the Atom E3827 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3827) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 3800+).

Feature	Atom E3827	Athlon 64 3800+
Socket	FCBGA1170	939
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333+50%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	0