Opteron 254 vs Atom E3827
Opteron 254
Atom E3827
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 254 is positioned at rank 658 and the Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Opteron 254 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3827
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 254 and Atom E3827
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 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: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Atom E3827
The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 254 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3827 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3827 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Opteron 254 uses the Troy (2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 254 scores 690 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 3.7% lead for the Opteron 254. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+60% | 1.75 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 690+4% | 665 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 254 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3827 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Opteron 254 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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