Celeron 2.60 vs Atom Z670
Celeron 2.60
Atom Z670
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 Celeron 2.60 is positioned at rank 1045 and the Atom Z670 is on rank 1095, so the Celeron 2.60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.60
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2.60 | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lincroft (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2.60 | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron 2.60 and Atom Z670
Celeron 2.60
The Celeron 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron 2.60 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom Z670's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron 2.60 versus 1.5 GHz on the Atom Z670 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.60. The Celeron 2.60 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom Z670 uses Lincroft (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.60 scores 385 against the Atom Z670's 375 — a 2.6% lead for the Celeron 2.60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 2.60 | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+73% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB | 512K (per core)+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Northwood (2002−2004) | Lincroft (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 385+3% | 375 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 2.60 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom Z670 uses T-PBGA518 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-400 memory speed. The Celeron 2.60 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: 845,865,915 (Celeron 2.60) and Intel SM35 (Atom Z670).
| Feature | Celeron 2.60 | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | T-PBGA518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-400 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron 2.60) / not specified (Atom Z670). The Atom Z670 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Celeron 2.60 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2.60 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.60 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.
| Feature | Celeron 2.60 | Atom Z670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 600 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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