Atom E680 vs Core i5-12400F

Atom E680

1 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2010

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E680

1 / 2

325

0.0%

19,532

+5909.8%

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. The Atom E680 is positioned at rank #952 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

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 Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom E680	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom E680 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E680	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E680 and Core i5-12400F

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.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Atom E680 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 93.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F. The Atom E680 uses the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E680 scores 325 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 193.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom E680 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Atom E680	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	6 / 12+500%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+175%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	45 nm	Intel 7 nm-84%
Architecture	Tunnel Creek (2010)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	325	19,532+5910%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E680 uses the BGA676 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Atom E680 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom E680) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E680) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA518 (Atom E680) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Atom E680	Core i5-12400F
Socket	BGA676	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+150%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	128 GB+6300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	20+400%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom E680) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Atom E680 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.