Atom D2500
VS
Opteron 150

Atom D2500 vs Opteron 150

Intel

Atom D2500

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011
VS
AMD

Opteron 150

1 Cores1 Thrd85 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2005

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 Atom D2500 is positioned at rank 79 and the Opteron 150 is on rank 726, 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 Opteron 150

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
14205%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2682%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2383%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1841%
#423
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444
100%
#424
Xeon W-2155
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150
99%
#425
Xeon Gold 6348
MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097
99%
#425
Xeon 6740E
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949
99%
#427
EPYC 7702P
MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A
98%
#428
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97
98%
#726
Opteron 150
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#727
Xeon E5-2609 v3
MSRP: $306|Avg: $306
100%
#729
Xeon Bronze 3106
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#734
Xeon L5609
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
98%
#737
Xeon E3-1245 v3
MSRP: $490|Avg: $490
98%
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.
InsightAtom D2500Opteron 150
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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 (Venus (2004−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 150 (2005) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightAtom D2500Opteron 150
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D2500 and Opteron 150

Intel

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.

AMD

Opteron 150

The Opteron 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Venus (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Atom D2500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 150 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom D2500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2500 versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron 150 — a 24.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 150 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Atom D2500 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 150 uses Venus (2004−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2500 scores 605 against the Opteron 150's 585 — a 3.4% lead for the Atom D2500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom D2500Opteron 150
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.87 GHz
2.4 GHz+28%
Base Clock
1.86 GHz
2.4 GHz+29%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB+100%
Process
32 nm-75%
130 nm
Architecture
Cedarview (2011−2012)
Venus (2004−2005)
PassMark
605+3%
585
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Memory & Platform

The Atom D2500 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 150 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom D2500Opteron 150
Socket
FCBGA559
939
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Atom D2500 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3600), while the Opteron 150 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom D2500Opteron 150
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3600