Pentium 4 2.80 vs Atom N475

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 Pentium 4 2.80 is positioned at rank 1114 and the Atom N475 is on rank 193, so the Atom N475 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 Pentium 4 2.80

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

249372%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

235632%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

171088%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

51542%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

40826%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

35715%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

20456%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20189%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18382%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18381%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18175%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

17685%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

17438%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17367%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17210%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

100%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

100%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

99%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

98%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

97%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

94%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

94%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

93%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

90%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

88%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

82%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

81%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

77%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

73%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N475

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#192

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom N475 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.80	Atom N475
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 4 2.80 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.80	Atom N475
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+202%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4 2.80 and Atom N475

Pentium 4 2.80

The Pentium 4 2.80 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.79 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom N475

The Atom N475 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4 2.80 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N475's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.79 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.80 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N475 — a 41.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.80. The Pentium 4 2.80 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N475 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 2.80 scores 408 against the Atom N475's 405 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 4 2.80. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.80	Atom N475
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.79 GHz+52%	1.83 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	408	405

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4 2.80 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N475 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.