Atom Z2760 vs Athlon X2 QL-66

CPU

GPU

Atom Z2760

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z2760

2 / 4

1,697

+0.1%

1,695

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 X2 QL-66 is on rank 1048, so the Atom Z2760 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 Z2760

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

99%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

98%

#517

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

691%

#518

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

681%

#519

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

626%

#520

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

623%

#521

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

617%

#523

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

596%

#524

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

571%

#525

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

570%

#526

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

555%

#529

Atom Z2760

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-66

#1036

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2596%

#1037

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2558%

#1038

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2349%

#1039

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2338%

#1040

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2317%

#1042

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2237%

#1043

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2145%

#1044

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2142%

#1045

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2084%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon X2 QL-66 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom Z2760 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom Z2760	Athlon X2 QL-66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom Z2760	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 Z2760 Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-66 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2760 and Athlon X2 QL-66

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 X2 QL-66

The Athlon X2 QL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z2760 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon X2 QL-66's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-66 — a 20% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-66. The Atom Z2760 uses the Cloverview (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2760 scores 1,697 against the Athlon X2 QL-66's 1,695 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom Z2760.

Feature	Atom Z2760	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Cloverview (2012)	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,697	1,695

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z2760 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-66 supports up to 8 GB 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 AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-66).

Feature	Atom Z2760	Athlon X2 QL-66
Socket	FC-MB4760	S1g2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR2-800	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0