Opteron 144 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Opteron 144
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
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 144 is positioned at rank 944 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 980, so the Opteron 144 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 144
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 144 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 144 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 144 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Opteron 144
The Opteron 144 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 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: 465 points. Launch price was $65.
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Opteron 144 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Opteron 144 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+. The Opteron 144 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Opteron 144 scores 465 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 3.3% lead for the Opteron 144.
| Feature | Opteron 144 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K |
| Process | 130 nm | — |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Oakville (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 465+3% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 144 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Opteron 144 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ supports 100+% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Opteron 144 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Opteron 144) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Opteron 144 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | 400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Opteron 144) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Primary use case: Opteron 144 targets Server Legacy. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Opteron 144 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Server Legacy | — |
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