Turion 64 MT-37 vs Atom E3826

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 MT-37

1 / 1

555

+1.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom E3826

2 / 2

545

0.0%

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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 Turion 64 MT-37 is positioned at rank 913 and the Atom E3826 is on rank 922, so the Turion 64 MT-37 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 Turion 64 MT-37

#900

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1586%

#901

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1563%

#902

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1435%

#903

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1428%

#904

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1415%

#906

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1366%

#907

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1310%

#908

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1308%

#909

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1273%

#913

Turion 64 MT-37

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#918

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#920

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#922

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#927

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3826

#910

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1615%

#911

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1591%

#912

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1461%

#913

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1454%

#914

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1441%

#916

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1391%

#917

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1334%

#918

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1332%

#919

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1296%

#922

Atom E3826

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom E3826 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion 64 MT-37	Atom E3826
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 MT-37 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion 64 MT-37	Atom E3826
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Turion 64 MT-37 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 MT-37 and Atom E3826

Turion 64 MT-37

The Turion 64 MT-37 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom E3826

The Atom E3826 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: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 MT-37 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3826 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3826 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion 64 MT-37 versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Turion 64 MT-37. The Turion 64 MT-37 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom E3826 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 MT-37 scores 555 against the Atom E3826's 545 — a 1.8% lead for the Turion 64 MT-37. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Turion 64 MT-37	Atom E3826
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz+36%	1.47 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Lancaster (2005−2006)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	555+2%	545

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 MT-37 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3826 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.