
Atom Z2760

Pentium 4425Y
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 Pentium 4425Y is on rank 941, 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 Pentium 4425Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2760 and Pentium 4425Y

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.

Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Atom Z2760 and Pentium 4425Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Atom Z2760 uses the Cloverview (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4425Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2760 scores 1,697 against the Pentium 4425Y's 1,699 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 4425Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z2760 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+6% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Cloverview (2012) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,697 | 1,699 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2760 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z2760 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Pentium 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | — |
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