Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470

Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470 Performance Spectrum

Athlon MP 2800+

1 / 1

380

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N470

1 / 2

385

+1.3%

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.

Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon MP 2800+

2003

Why buy it

✅Draws 60W instead of 512W, a 452W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (380 vs 385).
❌Launch MSRP is still $275 MSRP, while Atom N470 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom N470 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Atom N470

2010

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel GMA 3150, while Athlon MP 2800+ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌753.3% higher power demand at 512W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon MP 2800+ better than Atom N470?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon MP 2800+ is ahead with a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom N470 pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Atom N470 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon MP 2800+ is the better buy right now. Athlon MP 2800+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at $275 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Atom N470 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (1.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Atom N470 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2010 vs 2003) and more multi-core headroom with 1 cores / 2 threads instead of 1/1. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon MP 2800+

The Athlon MP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 May 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $275.

Atom N470

The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 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: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Athlon MP 2800+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N470's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Athlon MP 2800+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 15.2% clock advantage for the Athlon MP 2800+. The Athlon MP 2800+ uses the K7 (2000−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon MP 2800+ scores 380 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom N470.

Feature	Athlon MP 2800+	Atom N470
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz+16%	1.83 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	K7 (2000−2004)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	380	385+1%

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-266 on the Athlon MP 2800+ versus DDR2-667 on the Atom N470 — the Atom N470 supports -350.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon MP 2800+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon MP 2800+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N470).

Feature	Athlon MP 2800+	Atom N470
Socket	—	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-266	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	0	0