Atom 330 vs Core Duo T2250

Atom 330

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Core Duo T2250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom 330

2 / 4

1,530

0.0%

1,537

+0.5%

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 Atom 330 is positioned at rank 39 and the Core Duo T2250 is on rank 3, so the Core Duo T2250 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 Atom 330

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#27

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#28

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#29

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

173%

#30

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#31

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#33

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#34

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

158%

#35

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#36

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2250

Core Duo T2250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

95%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

94%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

86%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

86%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

85%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

82%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

79%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

79%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

77%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

71%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Duo T2250 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom 330 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom 330	Core Duo T2250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom 330	Core Duo T2250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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.

Atom 330 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom 330 and Core Duo T2250

Atom 330

The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.

Core Duo T2250

The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Atom 330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core Duo T2250's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 versus 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 — a 177.8% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2250 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Atom 330 uses the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core Duo T2250 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom 330 scores 1,530 against the Core Duo T2250's 1,537 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Duo T2250. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom 330	Core Duo T2250
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	1.7 GHz+1600%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.73 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Diamondville (2008−2009)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,530	1,537

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Memory & Platform

The Atom 330 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2250 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.