CPU
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Athlon 64 2000+
Atom E680
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 Athlon 64 2000+ is positioned at rank 1088 and the Atom E680 is on rank 952, so the Atom E680 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2000+
Performance Per Dollar Atom E680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom E680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom E680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon 64 2000+ and Atom E680
Athlon 64 2000+
The Athlon 64 2000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom E680
The Atom E680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA676. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 2000+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom E680's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Athlon 64 2000+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Atom E680. The Athlon 64 2000+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom E680 uses Tunnel Creek (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2000+ scores 330 against the Atom E680's 325 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon 64 2000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom E680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | Tunnel Creek (2010) |
| PassMark | 330+2% | 325 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 2000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E680 uses BGA676 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-400 memory speed. The Athlon 64 2000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 2000+) vs 1 (Atom E680). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon 64 2000+) vs 4 (Atom E680) — the Athlon 64 2000+ offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2000+) and Intel FCBGA518 (Atom E680).
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom E680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | BGA676 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-400 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E680 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Athlon 64 2000+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom E680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 600 |
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