Atom D2550 vs Opteron 254
Atom D2550
Opteron 254
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 D2550 is positioned at rank 721 and the Opteron 254 is on rank 658, so the Opteron 254 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2550
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D2550 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom D2550 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Atom D2550 and Opteron 254
Atom D2550
The Atom D2550 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 4 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: 715 points. Launch price was $69.
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Atom D2550 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 254 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom D2550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2550 versus 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Atom D2550 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 254 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2550 scores 715 against the Opteron 254's 690 — a 3.6% lead for the Atom D2550. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom D2550 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.8 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-64% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Cedarview (2011−2012) | Troy (2005) |
| PassMark | 715+4% | 690 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D2550 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 254 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom D2550 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | 940 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom D2550 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Opteron 254 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom D2550 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | — |
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