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Opteron 246
Atom D510
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 246 is positioned at rank 762 and the Atom D510 is on rank 626, so the Atom D510 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 246
Performance Per Dollar Atom D510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 246 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 246 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 246 and Atom D510
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.
Atom D510
The Atom D510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $97.
Processing Power
The Opteron 246 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom D510 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom D510 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D510 — a 18% clock advantage for the Opteron 246. The Opteron 246 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D510 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 246 scores 538 against the Atom D510's 525 — a 2.4% lead for the Opteron 246. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+20% | 1.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 538+2% | 525 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 130 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 350 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 246 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D510 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 246) / None (Atom D510). The Atom D510 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Opteron 246 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom D510 targets Nettop.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Nettop |
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