Athlon II X3 400e vs Atom Z2580
Athlon II X3 400e
Atom Z2580
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 X3 400e is positioned at rank 938 and the Atom Z2580 is on rank 9, so the Atom Z2580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 400e
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 400e | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 400e | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X3 400e and Atom Z2580
Athlon II X3 400e
The Athlon II X3 400e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,320 points. Launch price was $107.
Atom Z2580
The Atom Z2580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 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: 1,303 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 400e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Atom Z2580 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X3 400e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 400e versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 400e. The Athlon II X3 400e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z2580 uses Clovertrail (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 400e scores 1,320 against the Atom Z2580's 1,303 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon II X3 400e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Clovertrail (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,320+1% | 1,303 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 400e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2580 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X3 400e versus LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 — the Athlon II X3 400e supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X3 400e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 400e) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | LPDDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z2580 includes integrated graphics (PowerVR SGX544MP2), while the Athlon II X3 400e requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | PowerVR SGX544MP2 |
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