Intel Atom E680T

Intel Atom E680T is a single-core, dual-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Atom architecture under the Tunnel Creek codename. It is produced on Intel's 45 nm process, with 47 million transistors on a 26 mm² die. The chip uses an Intel BGA 676 socket, has a base clock of 1600.00 MHz, and lists no boost clock. Its TDP is 4. The E680T supports DDR2 memory, does not support ECC, and carries the part number SLH95. It is an end-of-life mobile part with a release date of 2010-09-13. The database records no benchmark entries for the E680T, giving it an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile rank among all CPUs.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark section for the E680T contains no workload results. The benchmarks array is empty, and the average benchmark score is 0. That figure cannot be interpreted as a measured performance level; it is the only numeric benchmark indicator in the dataset. The processor's percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which places it at the exact midpoint of the overall CPU distribution. A median percentile is a neutral position, but without any nearest rivals, no percentage deltas can be computed. There are no competitor names in the dataset, and there are no deltaPct values to anchor the comparison. Consequently, the E680T's benchmark position is best described as a placeholder rather than a score derived from actual tests.

The absence of benchmark data also means the 50th percentile cannot be tied to specific workload types. In a typical CPU database, a score at the 50th percentile might be the sum of many individual tests, but here the empty benchmarks field leaves no evidence of how that rank was obtained. The only performance-relevant facts are the base clock of 1600.00 MHz, the single-core dual-thread design, and the cache layout. These factors indicate a processor that prioritizes low power and basic mobile operation over raw throughput. The benchmark profile, as far as the data is concerned, is defined by the absence of measured scores and by the structural details rather than by a numeric comparison against other CPUs.

Power and Thermals

The E680T has a TDP of 4. That figure is very low, particularly for a processor with a 45 nm process node. The low TDP is accompanied by a small die of 26 mm² and a modest transistor count of 47 million. No boost clock is listed, so the chip does not have a turbo range that would increase peak power consumption; its 1600.00 MHz base clock represents a single operating point. A TDP of 4 implies a minimal cooling solution. The data does not name a specific cooler, but the thermal class is consistent with passively cooled designs or small mobile devices that have limited airflow. The mobile market segment reinforces this interpretation: processors in this category are generally chosen to fit tight thermal envelopes.

The 45 nm process is an older manufacturing technology, but the tiny die area and low transistor count keep heat generation manageable. Because the E680T is a single-core part, there is no second physical core to add heat under load. The two threads share the same core, so simultaneous multi-threading would raise temperature only marginally. With no ECC or high-bandwidth memory support, the platform around the processor also contributes little to the overall thermal load. The data points to a device that was designed to run cool, with a power envelope small enough that cooling design would be a secondary concern. The 4 TDP is the defining thermal number for this part, and all other characteristics support that low-power profile.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The E680T has one physical core and two threads. This configuration makes single-thread performance the core of its behavior. The only frequency figure is 1600.00 MHz, with no boost clock, so the processor runs at that speed for both bursty and sustained single-thread tasks. The cache hierarchy consists of a 64 KB L1 and a 512 KB L2, both per core, and there is no L3 cache listed. That is enough cache to feed a single core at 1600.00 MHz for many basic operations, but it is not a large pool for complex data sets.

On the multi-thread side, the two threads allow the operating system to schedule two logical tasks at once. However, both threads execute on the same physical core, so multi-thread scaling is limited. A two-thread processor can improve responsiveness when a background process coexists with an interactive task, but it cannot approach the throughput of two independent cores. The data does not specify a memory bus or memory bandwidth, so the memory system's contribution to multi-thread performance cannot be quantified. Given the single core, the practical real-world profile is one of light single-thread applications, basic web tasks, and low-priority background work rather than parallel computational workloads. The processor is more likely to feel responsive in a single-tasking environment than to shine in a multi-threaded benchmark.

Because the multiplier is not unlocked, there is no overclocking path to push the 1600.00 MHz base clock higher. This further cements the fixed frequency behavior: the E680T is designed to run at its stated speed and no more. The absence of a boost clock also means there is no transient frequency spike when a single thread activates. For developers and platform integrators, the implication is that performance planning can be based entirely on the 1600.00 MHz figure and the single-core, two-thread execution model.

Platform and Compatibility

The E680T is built for the Intel BGA 676 socket, a packaging format that attaches the processor directly to the motherboard. This means the upgrade path is effectively tied to the motherboard; users cannot easily swap the chip for a different CPU. The processor belongs to the Atom (Tunnel Creek) generation and is part of the mobile market segment. The production status is end-of-life, which reinforces the closed platform nature. The part number SLH95 identifies the specific chip, and the release date is 2010-09-13.

Memory support is DDR2. ECC memory is not supported, as the ECC field is false. The dataset does not include a memory bus width or memory bandwidth value, so memory throughput cannot be compared to other processors. PCIe data is also absent, so no PCIe generation or lane count can be inferred from this record. Integrated graphics are present only in a conditional way: the data says graphics are available "on certain motherboards (Chipset feature)." That wording indicates the processor itself does not guarantee a display output; rather, the motherboard chipset determines whether integrated graphics exist in a given build.

The E680T is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking support is absent at the processor level. The combination of BGA 676 packaging, end-of-life status, DDR2 support, and no ECC means the platform is defined by low-cost, low-power mobile designs rather than high-end desktop upgrades. The cache layout, with 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, and no L3 cache, completes the platform picture: a small, self-contained CPU that fits into a compact motherboard environment.

How It Compares

The dataset has no nearest rivals for the E680T. The nearestRivals list is empty, so there are no competitor names, scores, or deltaPct values to reference. Without those values, no percentage-based comparison can be made against any specific processor. The only relative position available is the 50th percentile versus all CPUs. This percentile puts the E680T at the median point of the entire distribution, but because the benchmark score is 0 and the benchmarks array is empty, that rank carries little analytical weight.

The E680T's comparison must therefore be based on characteristics rather than measured performance. It is a single-core, two-thread part with a 1600.00 MHz base clock and a 4 TDP. It uses an Intel BGA 676 socket, supports DDR2 memory, has 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, and has no L3 cache. It is manufactured on a 45 nm process with 47 million transistors on a die of 26 mm². Those are the facts that differentiate it. Against the broader CPU market, the E680T is clearly a low-power mobile part from an older generation, with no measured benchmark data in this database to alter that classification.