E1-1500 vs Athlon 64 3800+
E1-1500
Athlon 64 3800+
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 E1-1500 is positioned at rank 979 and the Athlon 64 3800+ is on rank 1106, so the E1-1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-1500 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-1500 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 E1-1500 and Athlon 64 3800+
E1-1500
The E1-1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 660 points. Launch price was $50.
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.
Processing Power
The E1-1500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3800+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the E1-1500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3800+ — a 47.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3800+. The E1-1500 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses Venice (2004−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the E1-1500 scores 660 against the Athlon 64 3800+'s 648 — a 1.8% lead for the E1-1500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.48 GHz | 2.4 GHz+62% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-69% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Venice (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 660+2% | 648 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-1500 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The E1-1500 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3800+ debuted at $354. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3800+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E1-1500 delivers 66.0 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3800+ — making the E1-1500 the 1.8% better value option.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-83% | $354 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.0+2% | 64.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2004 |
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