Atom N450 vs Athlon MP 2400+

CPU

GPU

Atom N450

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2009

Athlon MP 2400+

1 Cores1 Thrd60 WWMax: 2 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N450

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 N450 is positioned at rank 660 and the Athlon MP 2400+ is on rank 1022, so the Atom N450 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 N450

#648

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

903%

#649

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

890%

#650

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

817%

#651

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

813%

#652

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

805%

#654

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

778%

#655

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

746%

#656

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

745%

#657

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

725%

#660

Atom N450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

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 N450 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom N450	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 (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 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 N450	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 N450 Benchmark Check

Athlon MP 2400+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N450 and Athlon MP 2400+

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 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 N450 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon MP 2400+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon MP 2400+ — a 18% clock advantage for the Athlon MP 2400+. The Atom N450 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon MP 2400+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N450 scores 325 against the Athlon MP 2400+'s 305 — a 6.3% lead for the Atom N450.

Feature	Atom N450	Athlon MP 2400+
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz	2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	K7 (2000−2004)
PassMark	325+7%	305

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Atom N450 versus DDR-266 on the Athlon MP 2400+ — the Atom N450 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N450) and AMD Socket A (Athlon MP 2400+).

Feature	Atom N450	Athlon MP 2400+
Socket	FCBGA559	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR-266
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	0