Atom E3827
VS
Opteron 254

Atom E3827 vs Opteron 254

Intel

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013
VS
AMD

Opteron 254

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 254 is on rank 658, so the Opteron 254 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 254

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
12048%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2275%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2021%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1561%
#388
EPYC 9254
MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099
99%
#389
Xeon Gold 5220R
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015
99%
#390
EPYC 9555P
MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130
98%
#391
Xeon Gold 5218
MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500
98%
#392
EPYC 9374F
MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466
98%
#393
Xeon Gold 6448Y
MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A
98%
#394
EPYC 9454
MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576
98%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000
97%
#396
Xeon Platinum 8461V
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
97%
#658
Opteron 254
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#669
Xeon E5645
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
97%
#670
Xeon X5672
MSRP: $300|Avg: $44
97%
#671
Xeon E5-4603
MSRP: $202|Avg: $80
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.
InsightAtom E3827Opteron 254
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 (Troy (2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 254 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightAtom E3827Opteron 254
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3827 and Opteron 254

Intel

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.

AMD

Opteron 254

The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 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: 690 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Atom E3827 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 254 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom E3827 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 versus 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Atom E3827 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 254 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3827 scores 665 against the Opteron 254's 690 — a 3.7% lead for the Opteron 254. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom E3827Opteron 254
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.75 GHz
2.8 GHz+60%
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
690+4%
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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3827 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 254 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom E3827Opteron 254
Socket
FCBGA1170
940
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Atom E3827 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Opteron 254 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom E3827Opteron 254
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)