Athlon 64 2600+ vs Atom D425
Athlon 64 2600+
Atom D425
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 2600+ is positioned at rank 1080 and the Atom D425 is on rank 1088, so the Athlon 64 2600+ 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 2600+
Performance Per Dollar Atom D425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 2600+ and Atom D425
Athlon 64 2600+
The Athlon 64 2600+ 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: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom D425
The Atom D425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $993.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 2600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D425's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D425 — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Atom D425. The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom D425 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2600+ scores 392 against the Atom D425's 385 — a 1.8% lead for the Athlon 64 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.83 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 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) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 392+2% | 385 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D425 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus DDR3-800 on the Atom D425 — the Atom D425 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 2600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 2600+) vs 1 (Atom D425). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2600+) and Intel NM10 (Atom D425).
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom D425 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon 64 2600+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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