Opteron 252 vs Pentium SU4100
Opteron 252
Pentium SU4100
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 252 is positioned at rank 680 and the Pentium SU4100 is on rank 1235, so the Opteron 252 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 252
Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 252 | Pentium SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 252 | Pentium SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 252 and Pentium SU4100
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.
Pentium SU4100
The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 252 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium SU4100 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium SU4100 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 252 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 252. The Opteron 252 uses the Troy (2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium SU4100 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 252 scores 655 against the Pentium SU4100's 685 — a 4.5% lead for the Pentium SU4100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 252 | Pentium SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+100% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 655 | 685+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 252 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium SU4100 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 252 | Pentium SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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