Athlon II M300 vs Atom Z2760
Athlon II M300
Atom Z2760
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 II M300 is positioned at rank 940 and the Atom Z2760 is on rank 529, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M300
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M300 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M300 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 II M300 and Atom Z2760
Athlon II M300
The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II M300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom Z2760's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon II M300 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II M300. The Athlon II M300 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z2760 uses Cloverview (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M300 scores 1,700 against the Atom Z2760's 1,697 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II M300.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Cloverview (2012) |
| PassMark | 1,700 | 1,697 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M300 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2760 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Athlon II M300 versus LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 — the Athlon II M300 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II M300 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: S1g3 (Athlon II M300) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2760).
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+39900% | LPDDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 2 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II M300) / not specified (Atom Z2760). The Atom Z2760 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Athlon II M300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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