Atom D2500 vs Core Duo T2050

CPU

GPU

Atom D2500

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Core Duo T2050

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D2500

2 / 2

605

+3.4%

585

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 Atom D2500 is positioned at rank 79 and the Core Duo T2050 is on rank 86, so the Atom D2500 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 D2500

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

99%

#67

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

242%

#68

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

239%

#69

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

219%

#70

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

218%

#71

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

216%

#73

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

209%

#74

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

200%

#75

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

200%

#76

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

195%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2050

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

93%

#74

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

251%

#75

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

247%

#76

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

227%

#77

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

226%

#78

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

224%

#80

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

216%

#81

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

207%

#82

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

207%

#83

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

201%

#86

Core Duo T2050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

99%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

93%

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 D2500 (2011) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom D2500	Core Duo T2050
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2050 (2005) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom D2500	Core Duo T2050
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ 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 D2500 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D2500 and Core Duo T2050

Atom D2500

The Atom D2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 605 points. Launch price was $69.

Core Duo T2050

The Core Duo T2050 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 585 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom D2500 and Core Duo T2050 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2500 versus 1.6 GHz on the Core Duo T2050 — a 15.6% clock advantage for the Atom D2500 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom D2500 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core Duo T2050 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2500 scores 605 against the Core Duo T2050's 585 — a 3.4% lead for the Atom D2500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom D2500	Core Duo T2050
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz+17%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz+16%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Cedarview (2011−2012)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	605+3%	585

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D2500 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2050 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom D2500	Core Duo T2050
Socket	FCBGA559	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—