Athlon II X2 265 vs Atom x7-Z8700
Athlon II X2 265
Atom x7-Z8700
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. The Athlon II X2 265 is positioned at rank #884 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 265
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 265 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 265 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 265 and Atom x7-Z8700
Athlon II X2 265
The Athlon II X2 265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $83.
Atom x7-Z8700
The Atom x7-Z8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 265 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon II X2 265 versus 2.4 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8700 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 265 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Athlon II X2 265 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 265 scores 1,324 against the Atom x7-Z8700's 1,325 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x7-Z8700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+106% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,325 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 275 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 520 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 265 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X2 265 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X2 265) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8700) — the Atom x7-Z8700 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 760G,780G,785G,790GX,870,880G,890GX,890FX (Athlon II X2 265) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8700).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 2 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 265) / not specified (Atom x7-Z8700). The Atom x7-Z8700 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Athlon II X2 265 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 265 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 265 rivals Pentium E6700.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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