Atom D2560 vs Atom D2550

Atom D2560

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2012

Atom D2550

2 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D2560

2 / 4

765

+7.0%

715

0.0%

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 D2560 is positioned at rank 218 and the Atom D2550 is on rank 721, so the Atom D2560 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 D2560

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#206

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

384%

#207

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

378%

#208

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

347%

#209

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

345%

#210

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

342%

#212

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

330%

#213

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

317%

#214

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

316%

#215

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

308%

#218

Atom D2560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D2550

#709

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1026%

#710

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1011%

#711

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

928%

#712

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

924%

#713

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

915%

#715

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

884%

#716

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

848%

#717

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

846%

#718

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

823%

#721

Atom D2550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom D2560 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom D2550 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom D2560	Atom D2550
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom D2560	Atom D2550
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 D2560 Benchmark Check

Atom D2550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D2560 and Atom D2550

Atom D2560

The Atom D2560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom D2560 and Atom D2550 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom D2560 versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2550 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Atom D2560 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). Both are built on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom D2560 scores 765 against the Atom D2550's 715 — a 6.8% lead for the Atom D2560. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Atom D2560 vs 0 kB on the Atom D2550.

Feature	Atom D2560	Atom D2550
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+7%	1.87 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+8%	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Cedarview (2011−2012)	Cedarview (2011−2012)
PassMark	765+7%	715

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA559 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2560) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2550).

Feature	Atom D2560	Atom D2550
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2560) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.