Athlon XP 2700+ vs Atom Z550

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 2700+

1 / 1

360

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom Z550

1 / 2

375

+4.2%

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 Z550 is on rank 592, so the Atom Z550 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+

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

302636%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

285961%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

207631%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

62550%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

49547%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

43344%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

24825%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

24501%

#9

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 Z550

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#580

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

782%

#581

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#582

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#583

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#584

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#586

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#587

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

646%

#588

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

645%

#589

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#592

Atom Z550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Z550 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and unknown, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom Z550
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 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 Z550
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2700+ and Atom Z550

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 Z550

The Atom Z550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.4 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon XP 2700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom Z550's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z550 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom Z550 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Atom Z550's 375 — a 4.1% lead for the Atom Z550. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon XP 2700+	Atom Z550
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.17 GHz+8%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Thoroughbred (2001−2002)	Silverthorne (2008−2010)
PassMark	360	375+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom Z550 uses PBGA441 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus DDR2-533 on the Atom Z550 — the Atom Z550 supports -202.4% 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 US15W (Atom Z550).