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Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ vs Opteron 246

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2005
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Opteron 246

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2003
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Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ vs Opteron 246 Performance Spectrum

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
1 / 1
545
+1.3%
brand logoAthlon XP 2400+
brand logoAthlon XP 2700+
brand logoAthlon XP 3100+
brand logoAthlon 64 3100+
brand logoRyzen 5 PRO 220
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Opteron 246
1 / 1
538
0.0%
brand logoAthlon XP 2200+
brand logoAthlon XP 2700+
brand logoAthlon XP 3000+
brand logoAthlon 64 3100+
brand logoRyzen 5 PRO 220
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen 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.

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ vs Opteron 246 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
low14 FPS
medium14 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Opteron 246
low13 FPS
medium13 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra13 FPS
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Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ vs Opteron 246: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

2005

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Draws 1W instead of 89W, a 88W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Opteron 246

2003

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (538 vs 545).
    • ❌8800% higher power demand at 89W vs 1W.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ better than Opteron 246?
    Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Opteron 246 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 7.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ still makes the most sense overall. Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 7.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2005 vs 2003) and more multi-core headroom with 1 cores / 1 threads instead of 1/1. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ vs Opteron 246 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

    The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

    AMD

    Opteron 246

    The Opteron 246 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 538 points. Launch price was $109.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ and Opteron 246 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ versus 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+. The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture, while the Opteron 246 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ scores 545 against the Opteron 246's 538 — a 1.3% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3400+Opteron 246
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    2.2 GHz+10%
    2 GHz
    L3 Cache
    —
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    1 MB
    1 MB
    Process
    —
    130 nm
    Architecture
    Clawhammer (2001−2005)
    SledgeHammer (2003−2005)
    PassMark
    545+1%
    538
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    Memory & Platform

    The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 246 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3400+Opteron 246
    Socket
    754
    940
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 2.0+82%
    Max RAM Speed
    400
    —
    Max RAM Capacity
    2
    —
    RAM Channels
    1
    —
    ECC Support
    No
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    —
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: false (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+) / not specified (Opteron 246). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3400+Opteron 246
    Integrated GPU
    No
    —
    IGPU Model
    None
    —
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    false
    —