Atom Z670 vs Atom D425

Atom Z670

1 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Atom D425

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z670

1 / 2

375

0.0%

385

+2.7%

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 Z670 is positioned at rank 1095 and the Atom D425 is on rank 1088, so the Atom D425 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 Z670

#1083

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3128%

#1084

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3082%

#1085

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2829%

#1086

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2817%

#1087

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2791%

#1089

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2695%

#1090

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2584%

#1091

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2580%

#1092

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2511%

#1095

Atom Z670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

99%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

98%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D425

#1076

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3047%

#1077

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3002%

#1078

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2756%

#1079

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2744%

#1080

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2718%

#1082

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2625%

#1083

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2517%

#1084

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2513%

#1085

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2445%

#1088

Atom D425

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

100%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

97%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom D425 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z670 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom Z670	Atom D425
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lincroft (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom Z670	Atom D425
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Z670 Benchmark Check

Atom D425 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z670 and Atom D425

Atom Z670

The Atom Z670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: T-PBGA518. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $75.

Atom D425

The Atom D425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $993.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom Z670 and Atom D425 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Atom Z670 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D425 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Atom D425 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom Z670 uses the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom D425 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z670 scores 375 against the Atom D425's 385 — a 2.6% lead for the Atom D425. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z670	Atom D425
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Lincroft (2010−2011)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	375	385+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z670 uses the T-PBGA518 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D425 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Atom Z670 versus DDR3-800 on the Atom D425 — the Atom D425 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom D425 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 SM35 (Atom Z670) and Intel NM10 (Atom D425).

Feature	Atom Z670	Atom D425
Socket	T-PBGA518	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3-800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 600 (Atom Z670) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D425) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.