Atom Z2580 vs Turion II N550
Atom Z2580
Turion II N550
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 Z2580 is positioned at rank 9 and the Turion II N550 is on rank 511, so the Atom Z2580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580
Performance Per Dollar Turion II N550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2580 | Turion II N550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2580 | Turion II N550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z2580 and Turion II N550
Atom Z2580
The Atom Z2580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,303 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion II N550
The Turion II N550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2580 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion II N550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 versus 2.6 GHz on the Turion II N550 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Turion II N550. The Atom Z2580 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion II N550 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2580 scores 1,303 against the Turion II N550's 1,315 — a 0.9% lead for the Turion II N550.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | Turion II N550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Clovertrail (2013) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,303 | 1,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2580 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II N550 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | Turion II N550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z2580 includes integrated graphics (PowerVR SGX544MP2), while the Turion II N550 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | Turion II N550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | — |
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