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Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz

Explore Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.2/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 157 and a single-thread rating of 234. Its stated TDP is 2.5 W.

CPU Mark157
52 samples
Single Thread234
Overall rank#5,942
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.2Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 157 and a single-thread rating of 234. Its stated TDP is 2.5 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 3 W reference TDP, a 157 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 157 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 234 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA437. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 3 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 3 W reference TDP, a 157 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz?

Start with BGA437 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 3 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Atom Z670 @ 1.50GHzIntel158 points
02Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzThis CPU157 points
03Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel156 points
05Intel Pentium M 1200MHzIntel155 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzThis CPU234 points
02Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel222 points
04Intel Pentium M 1200MHzIntel166 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzThis CPU62.8 Mark/W
02Intel Atom Z670 @ 1.50GHzIntel52.7 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel22.3 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium M 1200MHzIntel12.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
4,752.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
43.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
61.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
291.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
470.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
30.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
574.00
Single ThreadMOps/Sec
234.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
SocketBGA437
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock1.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP3 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.