Pentium SU4100
VS
Opteron 154

Pentium SU4100 vs Opteron 154

Intel

Pentium SU4100

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009
VS
AMD

Opteron 154

1 Cores1 Thrd104 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

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 Pentium SU4100 is positioned at rank 1235 and the Opteron 154 is on rank 680, so the Opteron 154 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU4100

#1223
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
12380%
#1224
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
12198%
#1225
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
11198%
#1226
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
11148%
#1227
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
11046%
#1229
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
10667%
#1230
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
10228%
#1231
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
10211%
#1232
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
9937%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
100%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
90%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
87%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
86%
#1240
Core Solo T1300
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
78%
#1241
Core Solo T1200
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
72%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 154

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
12688%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2396%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2128%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1644%
#399
Xeon W-3365
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
100%
#400
EPYC 7713P
MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443
99%
#401
Xeon W-2145
MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145
99%
#402
EPYC 9475F
MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592
98%
#403
Xeon Gold 6554S
MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836
98%
#405
Xeon 6737P
MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995
97%
#406
Xeon Gold 6342
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000
97%
#407
Xeon Gold 6438N
MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351
96%
#680
Opteron 154
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#683
Xeon E5-1603 v3
MSRP: $273|Avg: $40
100%
#684
Xeon E3-1270
MSRP: $330|Avg: $178
99%
#691
Xeon E5-1650 v2
MSRP: $583|Avg: $60
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Opteron 154 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium SU4100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 4.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium SU4100Opteron 154
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Venus (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium SU4100Opteron 154
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Pentium SU4100 and Opteron 154

Intel

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.

AMD

Opteron 154

The Opteron 154 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Venus (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 655 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Pentium SU4100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 154 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium SU4100 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 versus 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 154 — a 73.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 154 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium SU4100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Opteron 154 uses Venus (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the Opteron 154's 655 — a 4.5% lead for the Pentium SU4100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeaturePentium SU4100Opteron 154
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.3 GHz
2.8 GHz+115%
Base Clock
1.3 GHz
2.8 GHz+115%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
Process
45 nm-50%
90 nm
Architecture
Penryn (2008−2011)
Venus (2004−2005)
PassMark
685+5%
655
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 154 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium SU4100Opteron 154
Socket
BGA956
939
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%