
Athlon XP 2700+ vs Atom Z670

Athlon XP 2700+

Atom Z670
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 XP 2700+ is positioned at rank 1124 and the Atom Z670 is on rank 1095, so the Atom Z670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2700+
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Lincroft (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 XP 2700+ and Atom Z670

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 Z670
The Atom Z670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: T-PBGA518. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Athlon XP 2700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom Z670's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.5 GHz on the Atom Z670 — a 36.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom Z670 uses Lincroft (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Atom Z670's 375 — a 4.1% lead for the Atom Z670. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.17 GHz+45% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 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) | Lincroft (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 360 | 375+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom Z670 uses T-PBGA518 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus DDR2-800 on the Atom Z670 — the Atom Z670 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 SM35 (Atom Z670).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | T-PBGA518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z670 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Athlon XP 2700+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 600 |
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