Athlon XP 2500+ vs Atom E680

CPU

GPU

Athlon XP 2500+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2003

Atom E680

1 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 2500+

1 / 1

320

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Atom E680

1 / 2

325

+1.6%

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 XP 2500+ is positioned at rank 1105 and the Atom E680 is on rank 952, so the Atom E680 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 XP 2500+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

167589%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

158355%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

114978%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

34638%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

27437%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

24002%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13747%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

13568%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

12354%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

12353%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

12215%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

11885%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11719%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11672%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

11566%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

100%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

98%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

96%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

90%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

85%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

79%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

78%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

75%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

68%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

67%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

67%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

67%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

66%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

65%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

63%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E680

#940

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1806%

#941

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1779%

#942

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1633%

#943

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1626%

#944

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1611%

#946

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1556%

#947

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1492%

#948

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1489%

#949

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1449%

#952

Atom E680

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

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 E680 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon XP 2500+	Atom E680
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 (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon XP 2500+ (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon XP 2500+	Atom E680
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ 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 XP 2500+ Benchmark Check

Atom E680 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2500+ and Atom E680

Athlon XP 2500+

The Athlon XP 2500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $149.

Atom E680

The Atom E680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA676. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon XP 2500+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom E680's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Athlon XP 2500+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2500+. The Athlon XP 2500+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E680 uses Tunnel Creek (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2500+ scores 320 against the Atom E680's 325 — a 1.6% lead for the Atom E680. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon XP 2500+	Atom E680
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Barton (2001−2004)	Tunnel Creek (2010)
PassMark	320	325+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2500+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E680 uses BGA676 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon XP 2500+ versus DDR2-800 on the Atom E680 — the Atom E680 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket A (Athlon XP 2500+) and Intel FCBGA518 (Atom E680).

Feature	Athlon XP 2500+	Atom E680
Socket	A	BGA676
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-400	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Athlon XP 2500+) / not specified (Atom E680). The Atom E680 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Athlon XP 2500+ requires a dedicated GPU.