CPU
GPU
Opteron 250
Atom D2500
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 Opteron 250 is positioned at rank 700 and the Atom D2500 is on rank 79, so the Atom D2500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 250
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 250 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 250 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 Opteron 250 and Atom D2500
Opteron 250
The Opteron 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Dezembro 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 620 points. Launch price was $12.
Atom D2500
The Atom D2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 605 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 250 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom D2500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom D2500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Opteron 250 versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2500 — a 24.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 250. The Opteron 250 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D2500 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 250 scores 620 against the Atom D2500's 605 — a 2.4% lead for the Opteron 250. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 250 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+28% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 32 nm-75% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 620+2% | 605 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 250 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D2500 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 250 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom D2500 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3600), while the Opteron 250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 250 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3600 |
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