Athlon MP 2800+ vs Atom N470

Athlon MP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd60 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2003

Atom N470

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

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 MP 2800+ is positioned at rank 1026 and the Atom N470 is on rank 966, so the Atom N470 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 MP 2800+

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

150596%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

28434%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

25262%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

19516%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

100%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

97%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

96%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

90%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

49%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

49%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

33%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N470

#954

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1905%

#955

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1877%

#956

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1723%

#957

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1716%

#958

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1700%

#960

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1642%

#961

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1574%

#962

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1571%

#963

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1529%

#966

Atom N470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom N470 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon MP 2800+	Atom N470
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon MP 2800+ (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon MP 2800+	Atom N470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 MP 2800+ Benchmark Check

Atom N470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon MP 2800+ and Atom N470

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 -203% 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 — 66.7% 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	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0