Atom D410 vs Atom N450

Atom D410

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Atom N450

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D410

1 / 2

345

+6.2%

325

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 D410 is positioned at rank 271 and the Atom N450 is on rank 660, so the Atom D410 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 D410

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

419%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

385%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

383%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

351%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#271

Atom D410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#276

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N450

#648

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

903%

#649

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

890%

#650

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

817%

#651

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

813%

#652

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

805%

#654

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

778%

#655

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

746%

#656

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

745%

#657

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

725%

#660

Atom N450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Atom D410 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Atom D410	Atom N450
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom D410	Atom N450
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 D410 Benchmark Check

Atom N450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D410 and Atom N450

Atom D410

The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.

Atom N450

The Atom N450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom D410 and Atom N450 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.66 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The Atom D410 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom N450 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D410 scores 345 against the Atom N450's 325 — a 6% lead for the Atom D410. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom D410	Atom N450
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Pinetrail (2009−2011)
PassMark	345+6%	325

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA559 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Atom D410 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D410) and Intel NM10 (Atom N450).

Feature	Atom D410	Atom N450
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D410) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N450) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.