CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 2000+
Atom N450
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 N450 is on rank 660, so the Atom N450 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 N450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom N450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom N450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N450
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 N450
The Atom N450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 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): 5.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 2000+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N450's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Athlon 64 2000+ versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 — a 50.2% clock advantage for the Atom N450. The Athlon 64 2000+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom N450 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2000+ scores 330 against the Atom N450's 325 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon 64 2000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom N450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.67 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | Pinetrail (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 330+2% | 325 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 2000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N450 uses FCBGA559 (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 N450). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon 64 2000+) vs 0 (Atom N450) — the Athlon 64 2000+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2000+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N450).
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom N450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-400 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom N450 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon 64 2000+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2000+ | Atom N450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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