Atom N270 vs Sempron 2600+
Atom N270
Sempron 2600+
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 N270 is positioned at rank 411 and the Sempron 2600+ is on rank 1000, so the Atom N270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N270
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N270 | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (DiamondVille (2008−2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N270 | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N270 and Sempron 2600+
Atom N270
The Atom N270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the DiamondVille (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $44.
Sempron 2600+
The Sempron 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 291 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The Atom N270 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Sempron 2600+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom N270 versus 1.83 GHz on the Sempron 2600+ — a 179.3% clock advantage for the Sempron 2600+. The Atom N270 uses the DiamondVille (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Sempron 2600+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N270 scores 265 against the Sempron 2600+'s 291 — a 9.4% lead for the Sempron 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N270 | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.83 GHz+1730% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | DiamondVille (2008−2009) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 265 | 291+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N270 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 2600+ uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N270 | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PBGA437 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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