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Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ vs Opteron 252

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3700+

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2005
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Opteron 252

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2005
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Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ vs Opteron 252 Performance Spectrum

Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
1 / 1
622
0.0%
brand logoAthlon XP 2600+
brand logoAthlon XP 3000+
brand logoAthlon 64 3100+
brand logoAthlon 64 3400+
brand logoRyzen 7 PRO 6860Z
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Opteron 252
1 / 1
655
+5.3%
brand logoAthlon XP 2700+
brand logoAthlon XP 3100+
brand logoAthlon 64 3200+
brand logoAthlon 64 3500+
brand logoRyzen 7 PRO 6860Z
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 3700+ vs Opteron 252 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 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Mobile Athlon 64 3700+
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1080P
Opteron 252
low16 FPS
medium16 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra16 FPS
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Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ vs Opteron 252: 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 3700+

2005

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 1W instead of 92W, a 91W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (622 vs 655).

Opteron 252

2005

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌9100% higher power demand at 92W vs 1W.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Opteron 252 better than Mobile Athlon 64 3700+?
    Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Opteron 252 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Opteron 252 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.3% 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, Opteron 252 is the stronger fit. You are getting 5.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Opteron 252 still makes the most sense overall. Opteron 252 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Opteron 252 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 3700+ vs Opteron 252 Technical Specifications

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

    AMD

    Mobile Athlon 64 3700+

    The Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ 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: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 622 points. Launch price was $69.

    AMD

    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

    Both the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ and Opteron 252 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ versus 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 252 — a 8% clock advantage for the Opteron 252. The Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture, while the Opteron 252 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ scores 622 against the Opteron 252's 655 — a 5.2% lead for the Opteron 252.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3700+Opteron 252
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    2.4 GHz
    2.6 GHz+8%
    L3 Cache
    —
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    1 MB
    1 MB
    Process
    —
    90 nm
    Architecture
    Clawhammer (2001−2005)
    Troy (2005)
    PassMark
    622
    655+5%
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    Memory & Platform

    The Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 252 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3700+Opteron 252
    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 3700+) / not specified (Opteron 252). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3700+ rivals Pentium M 735.

    FeatureMobile Athlon 64 3700+Opteron 252
    Integrated GPU
    No
    —
    IGPU Model
    None
    —
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    false
    —