Atom E3827 vs Opteron 252

CPU

GPU

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Opteron 252

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3827

2 / 2

665

+1.5%

655

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 Opteron 252 is on rank 680, so the Opteron 252 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 Opteron 252

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12688%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2396%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2128%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1644%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

100%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

99%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

99%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

98%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

98%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

97%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

97%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

96%

#680

Opteron 252

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#682

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

100%

#683

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

99%

#690

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

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

Insight	Atom E3827	Opteron 252
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 (Troy (2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 252 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3827	Opteron 252
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 E3827 Benchmark Check

Opteron 252 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3827 and Opteron 252

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.

Opteron 252

The Opteron 252 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 655 points. Launch price was $63.

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Processing Power

The Atom E3827 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 252 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom E3827 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 versus 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 252 — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 252. The Atom E3827 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 252 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3827 scores 665 against the Opteron 252's 655 — a 1.5% lead for the Atom E3827. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3827	Opteron 252
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.75 GHz	2.6 GHz+49%
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)	Troy (2005)
PassMark	665+2%	655

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3827 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 252 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.