CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8550
Atom D2700
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 Phenom X3 8550 is positioned at rank 513 and the Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8550
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom X3 8550 and Atom D2700
Phenom X3 8550
The Phenom X3 8550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Abril 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,151 points. Launch price was $170.
Atom D2700
The Atom D2700 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 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: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8550 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Atom D2700 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X3 8550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X3 8550 versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 177.7% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8550. The Phenom X3 8550 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8550 scores 1,151 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom X3 8550. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8550 vs 0 kB on the Atom D2700.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+1592% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,151 | 1,148 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8550 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | 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 D2700 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Phenom X3 8550 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3650 |
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