Athlon X2 450 vs Atom Z2580
Athlon X2 450
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 X2 450 is positioned at rank 760 and the Atom Z2580 is on rank 9, so the Atom Z2580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 450
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 450 and Atom Z2580
Athlon X2 450
The Athlon X2 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $149.
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 X2 450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom Z2580's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 450 versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 — a 64.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 450. The Athlon X2 450 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom Z2580 uses Clovertrail (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 450 scores 1,295 against the Atom Z2580's 1,303 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom Z2580.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Clovertrail (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,295 | 1,303 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 450 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom Z2580 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X2 450 versus LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 — the Athlon X2 450 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 450 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X2 450) vs 0 (Atom Z2580) — the Athlon X2 450 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A88X,A78,A68H (Athlon X2 450) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580).
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866+50% | LPDDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 450) / not specified (Atom Z2580). The Atom Z2580 includes integrated graphics (PowerVR SGX544MP2), while the Athlon X2 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 450 targets Basic Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon X2 450 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Atom Z2580 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | PowerVR SGX544MP2 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Basic Desktop | — |
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