CPU
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Pentium D 830
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 Pentium D 830 is positioned at rank 1103 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 Pentium D 830
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+115%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ 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 Pentium D 830 and Atom D2500
Pentium D 830
The Pentium D 830 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 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.
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
Both the Pentium D 830 and Atom D2500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium D 830 versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2500 — a 46.4% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Pentium D 830 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom D2500 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 830 scores 618 against the Atom D2500's 605 — a 2.1% lead for the Pentium D 830. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+60% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+61% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 618+2% | 605 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 151 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 341 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 830 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D2500 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 830 versus DDR3-1066 on the Atom D2500 — the Atom D2500 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium D 830) vs 1 (Atom D2500). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium D 830) vs 4 (Atom D2500) — the Pentium D 830 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945,955,975 (Pentium D 830) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2500).
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium D 830) / not specified (Atom D2500). The Atom D2500 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3600), while the Pentium D 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel GMA 3600 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D 830 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Atom D2500 debuted at $42.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Atom D2500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $316 | $42-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2011 |
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