Athlon XP 2700+ vs Atom N455

Athlon XP 2700+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.17 GHz2002

Atom N455

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 2700+

1 / 1

360

+4.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N455

1 / 2

345

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 2700+ is positioned at rank 1124 and the Atom N455 is on rank 633, so the Atom N455 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 2700+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

302636%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

285961%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

207631%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

62550%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

49547%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

43344%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

24825%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

24501%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

22309%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

22307%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

22057%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

21462%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

21162%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

21077%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

20885%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

100%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

98%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

95%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

93%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

88%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

88%

#1130

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

88%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

86%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

85%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

82%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

81%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

79%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

72%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

68%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

67%

#1139

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N455

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

98%

#621

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

850%

#622

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

838%

#623

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

769%

#624

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

766%

#625

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

759%

#627

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

733%

#628

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

703%

#629

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

701%

#630

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

683%

#633

Atom N455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

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 N455 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom N455
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon XP 2700+ (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom N455
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ 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 2700+ Benchmark Check

Atom N455 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2700+ and Atom N455

Athlon XP 2700+

The Athlon XP 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2002 (23 years ago). It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 360 points. Launch price was $85.

Atom N455

The Atom N455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 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: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Athlon XP 2700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N455's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N455 — a 26% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N455 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Atom N455's 345 — a 4.3% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom N455
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.17 GHz+30%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB	512K (per core)+100%
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Thoroughbred (2001−2002)	Pinetrail (2009−2011)
PassMark	360+4%	345

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N455 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N455 — the Atom N455 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon XP 2700+ 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 2700+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N455).

Feature	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom N455
Socket	A	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0