Atom N2600 vs Core Duo T2250
Atom N2600
Core Duo T2250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 N2600 is positioned at rank 40 and the Core Duo T2250 is on rank 3, so the Core Duo T2250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2600
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N2600 | Core Duo T2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N2600 | Core Duo T2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2600 and Core Duo T2250
Atom N2600
The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.
Core Duo T2250
The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Atom N2600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core Duo T2250's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 versus 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2250 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Atom N2600 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core Duo T2250 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2600 scores 1,528 against the Core Duo T2250's 1,537 — a 0.6% lead for the Core Duo T2250. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N2600 | Core Duo T2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.73 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,528 | 1,537 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N2600 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2250 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N2600 | Core Duo T2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom N2600 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3600), while the Core Duo T2250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N2600 | Core Duo T2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3600 | — |
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