Atom N450 vs Athlon 64 2000+
Atom N450
Athlon 64 2000+
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 N450 is positioned at rank 660 and the Athlon 64 2000+ is on rank 1088, so the Atom N450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N450 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N450 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 N450 and Athlon 64 2000+
Atom N450
The Atom N450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $64.
Athlon 64 2000+
The Athlon 64 2000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom N450 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon 64 2000+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 versus 1 GHz on the Athlon 64 2000+ — a 50.2% clock advantage for the Atom N450. The Atom N450 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 2000+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N450 scores 325 against the Athlon 64 2000+'s 330 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon 64 2000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N450 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz+67% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Pinetrail (2009−2011) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 325 | 330+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N450 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 2000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon 64 2000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N450) vs 2 (Athlon 64 2000+). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N450) vs 16 (Athlon 64 2000+) — the Athlon 64 2000+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N450) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2000+).
| Feature | Atom N450 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
The Atom N450 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon 64 2000+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N450 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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