Xeon 3.06 vs Atom E3825

Xeon 3.06

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.07 GHz2003

Atom E3825

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2013

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 E3825 is on rank 626, so the Atom E3825 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 E3825

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#613

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

838%

#614

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

826%

#615

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

758%

#616

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

755%

#617

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

748%

#619

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

722%

#620

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

693%

#621

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

691%

#622

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

673%

#626

Atom E3825

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#627

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#637

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 E3825 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3.06	Atom E3825
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 (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 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 E3825
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 E3825 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3.06 and Atom E3825

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 E3825

The Atom E3825 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: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $73.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 3.06 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3825 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3825 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 versus 1.33 GHz on the Atom E3825 — a 79.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Xeon 3.06 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3825 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.06 scores 535 against the Atom E3825'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 E3825.

Feature	Xeon 3.06	Atom E3825
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	3.07 GHz+131%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	22 nm-83%
Architecture	Gallatin (2003−2004)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	535+2%	525

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3.06 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3825 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.