Atom E680 vs Athlon MP 2400+

Atom E680

1 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2010

Athlon MP 2400+

1 Cores1 Thrd60 WWMax: 2 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E680

1 / 2

325

+6.6%

305

0.0%

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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 E680 is positioned at rank 952 and the Athlon MP 2400+ is on rank 1022, so the Atom E680 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 E680

#940

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1806%

#941

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1779%

#942

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1633%

#943

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1626%

#944

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1611%

#946

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1556%

#947

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1492%

#948

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1489%

#949

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1449%

#952

Atom E680

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon MP 2400+

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

102883%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

19425%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

17258%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

13333%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

100%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

92%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

92%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

75%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

68%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

66%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

65%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

61%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

34%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

34%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

22%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

14%

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 E680 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom E680	Athlon MP 2400+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon MP 2400+ (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E680	Athlon MP 2400+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 E680 Benchmark Check

Athlon MP 2400+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E680 and Athlon MP 2400+

Atom E680

The Atom E680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA676. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon MP 2400+

The Athlon MP 2400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 December 2002 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $228.

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Processing Power

The Atom E680 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon MP 2400+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon MP 2400+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon MP 2400+. The Atom E680 uses the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon MP 2400+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E680 scores 325 against the Athlon MP 2400+'s 305 — a 6.3% lead for the Atom E680.

Feature	Atom E680	Athlon MP 2400+
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Tunnel Creek (2010)	K7 (2000−2004)
PassMark	325+7%	305

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Atom E680 versus DDR-266 on the Athlon MP 2400+ — the Atom E680 supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon MP 2400+ 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. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E680) vs 0 (Athlon MP 2400+) — the Atom E680 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA518 (Atom E680) and AMD Socket A (Athlon MP 2400+).

Feature	Atom E680	Athlon MP 2400+
Socket	BGA676	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR-266
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	4	0