Xeon 3.06 vs Atom D510

Xeon 3.06

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.07 GHz2003

Atom D510

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 3.06

1 / 1

535

+1.9%

525

0.0%

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 Xeon 3.06 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Atom D510 is on rank 626, so the Atom D510 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 Xeon 3.06

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

77546%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

14641%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

13008%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

10049%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

93%

#1015

Xeon 3.06

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

89%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

88%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

88%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

83%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

75%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

69%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

69%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

57%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

51%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

50%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

49%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

46%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

25%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D510

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#614

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

838%

#615

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

826%

#616

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

758%

#617

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

755%

#618

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

748%

#620

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

722%

#621

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

693%

#622

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

691%

#623

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

673%

#626

Atom D510

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom D510 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3.06	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 (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3.06 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 3.06	Atom D510
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.

Xeon 3.06 Benchmark Check

Atom D510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3.06 and Atom D510

Xeon 3.06

The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 3.06 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom D510 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom D510 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D510 — a 59.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Xeon 3.06 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D510 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.06 scores 535 against the Atom D510's 525 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06 vs 0 kB on the Atom D510.

Feature	Xeon 3.06	Atom D510
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.07 GHz+84%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Gallatin (2003−2004)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	535+2%	525
Geekbench 6 Single	—	130
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	350

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3.06 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D510 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 3.06	Atom D510
Socket	PGA604	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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3.06) / None (Atom D510). The Atom D510 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Xeon 3.06 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom D510 targets Nettop.