Opteron 140 vs Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Opteron 140
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
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 Opteron 140 is positioned at rank 849 and the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is on rank 1157, so the Opteron 140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 140
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 140 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 140 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ 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 Opteron 140 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Opteron 140
The Opteron 140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 428 points. Launch price was $596.
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Opteron 140 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Opteron 140 versus 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — a 25% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+. The Opteron 140 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Opteron 140 scores 428 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+'s 420 — a 1.9% lead for the Opteron 140.
| Feature | Opteron 140 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K |
| Process | 130 nm | — |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Oakville (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 428+2% | 420 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 140 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 140 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 140) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.
| Feature | Opteron 140 | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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