Athlon XP 2600+ vs Atom N435

CPU

GPU

Athlon XP 2600+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 1.92 GHz2001

Atom N435

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 2600+

1 / 1

340

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N435

1 / 2

335

0.0%

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 2600+ is positioned at rank 1085 and the Atom N435 is on rank 646, so the Atom N435 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 2600+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

89831%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

84882%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

61631%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

18567%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

14707%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

12866%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7369%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7273%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

6622%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

6621%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6547%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6371%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6282%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6256%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6199%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

100%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

99%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

96%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1089

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

95%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

95%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

94%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

93%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

89%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

87%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

82%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

75%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

68%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

66%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

65%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N435

#634

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

876%

#635

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

863%

#636

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

792%

#637

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

789%

#638

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

781%

#640

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

755%

#641

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

724%

#642

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

722%

#643

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

703%

#646

Atom N435

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

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 N435 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon XP 2600+	Atom N435
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 (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon XP 2600+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon XP 2600+	Atom N435
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 XP 2600+ Benchmark Check

Atom N435 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2600+ and Atom N435

Athlon XP 2600+

The Athlon XP 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 340 points. Launch price was $23.

Atom N435

The Atom N435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon XP 2600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N435's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.92 GHz on the Athlon XP 2600+ versus 1.33 GHz on the Atom N435 — a 36.3% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2600+. The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N435 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2600+ scores 340 against the Atom N435's 335 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2600+.

Feature	Athlon XP 2600+	Atom N435
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.92 GHz+44%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K	512 kB
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Barton (2001−2004)	Pinetrail (2009−2011)
PassMark	340+1%	335

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N435 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2600+ versus DDR3-800 on the Atom N435 — the Atom N435 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon XP 2600+ 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 XP 2600+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N435).

Feature	Athlon XP 2600+	Atom N435
Socket	A	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0