CPU
GPU
Atom Z2760
Athlon II M300
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 Z2760 is positioned at rank 529 and the Athlon II M300 is on rank 940, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2760 and Athlon II M300
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II M300
The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2760 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II M300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II M300 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II M300. The Atom Z2760 uses the Cloverview (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II M300 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2760 scores 1,697 against the Athlon II M300's 1,700 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II M300.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Cloverview (2012) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,697 | 1,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2760 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II M300 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 versus 800 on the Athlon II M300 — the Athlon II M300 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II M300 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2760) and S1g3 (Athlon II M300).
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-800 | 800+39900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+26214300% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z2760) / true (Athlon II M300). The Atom Z2760 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Athlon II M300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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