CPU
GPU
Xeon X5270
Atom N2600
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 Xeon X5270 is positioned at rank 928 and the Atom N2600 is on rank 40, so the Atom N2600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5270
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5270 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5270 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon X5270 and Atom N2600
Xeon X5270
The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.
Atom N2600
The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.
Processing Power
The Atom N2600 is built on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5270 scores 1,524 against the Atom N2600's 1,528 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom N2600. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270 vs 0 kB on the Atom N2600.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+119% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,524 | 1,528 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5270 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N2600 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom N2600 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3600), while the Xeon X5270 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3600 |
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