A6-9220 vs Atom Z2580

A6-9220

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2016

Atom Z2580

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9220

2 / 2

1,307

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom Z2580

2 / 4

1,303

0.0%

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 A6-9220 is positioned at rank 839 and the Atom Z2580 is on rank 9, so the Atom Z2580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220

#827

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1347%

#828

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1327%

#829

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1219%

#830

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1213%

#831

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1202%

#833

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1161%

#834

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1113%

#835

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1111%

#836

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1081%

#839

A6-9220

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

113%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

111%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

102%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

101%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

100%

Atom Z2580

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

97%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

93%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

93%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

90%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

83%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

82%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

81%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

73%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

70%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A6-9220 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z2580 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A6-9220	Atom Z2580
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A6-9220	Atom Z2580
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A6-9220 Benchmark Check

Atom Z2580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220 and Atom Z2580

A6-9220

The A6-9220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $70.

Atom Z2580

The Atom Z2580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,303 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A6-9220 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom Z2580's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the A6-9220 versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the A6-9220. The A6-9220 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom Z2580 uses Clovertrail (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220 scores 1,307 against the Atom Z2580's 1,303 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-9220.

Feature	A6-9220	Atom Z2580
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+45%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Clovertrail (2013)
PassMark	1,307	1,303

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Memory & Platform

The A6-9220 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom Z2580 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9220 versus LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 — the A6-9220 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9220 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9220) vs 2 (Atom Z2580). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9220) vs 0 (Atom Z2580) — the A6-9220 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FT4 (A6-9220) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580).

Feature	A6-9220	Atom Z2580
Socket	BGA	FC-MB4760
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133+100%	LPDDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9220) and PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2580) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.