Atom D525 vs Atom Z2760

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Atom Z2760

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D525

2 / 4

1,707

+0.6%

1,697

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 D525 is positioned at rank 31 and the Atom Z2760 is on rank 529, so the Atom D525 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 D525

#19

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#20

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#21

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#22

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#23

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#25

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#26

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#27

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#28

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

99%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

98%

#517

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

691%

#518

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

681%

#519

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

626%

#520

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

623%

#521

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

617%

#523

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

596%

#524

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

571%

#525

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

570%

#526

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

555%

#529

Atom Z2760

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 D525 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z2760 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom D525	Atom Z2760
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom D525	Atom Z2760
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ 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 D525 Benchmark Check

Atom Z2760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D525 and Atom Z2760

Atom D525

The Atom D525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $63.

Atom Z2760

The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom D525 and Atom Z2760 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Atom D525 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom D525 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z2760 uses Cloverview (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D525 scores 1,707 against the Atom Z2760's 1,697 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom D525. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom D525	Atom Z2760
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+2%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Cloverview (2012)
PassMark	1,707	1,697

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D525 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2760 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Atom D525 versus LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 — the Atom D525 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom D525 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D525) vs 2 (Atom Z2760). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom D525) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2760).

Feature	Atom D525	Atom Z2760
Socket	FCBGA559	FC-MB4760
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800+50%	LPDDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom Z2760) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.