Athlon 64 2600+ vs Atom N475

Athlon 64 2600+

1 Cores1 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008

Atom N475

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 2600+

1 / 1

392

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N475

1 / 2

405

+3.3%

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 N475 is on rank 193, so the Atom N475 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 Athlon 64 2600+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

79519%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

75138%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

54556%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

16435%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

13019%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

11389%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

6523%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

6438%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

5862%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

5861%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

5796%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

5639%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

5560%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

5538%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

5488%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

91%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

91%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

90%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

89%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

87%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

85%

#1088

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

84%

#1089

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

84%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

83%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

82%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

79%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N475

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#192

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom N475 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon 64 2600+ in both compute-intensive tasks (3.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon 64 2600+	Atom N475
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon 64 2600+ holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $75), it costs 93% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1352% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Atom N475.

Insight	Athlon 64 2600+	Atom N475
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1352%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)

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.

Athlon 64 2600+ Benchmark Check

Atom N475 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 2600+ and Atom N475

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 N475

The Atom N475 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 2600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N475's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N475 — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Atom N475. The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom N475 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2600+ scores 392 against the Atom N475's 405 — a 3.3% lead for the Atom N475. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 64 2600+	Atom N475
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	1.83 GHz+14%
Base Clock	—	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Lima (2008−2009)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	392	405+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N475 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N475 — the Atom N475 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 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 2600+) vs 1 (Atom N475). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2600+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N475).

Feature	Athlon 64 2600+	Atom N475
Socket	AM2	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-667+50%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+700%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0