A6 Micro-6500T
VS
Atom D2700

A6 Micro-6500T vs Atom D2700

AMD

A6 Micro-6500T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Atom D2700

2 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2011

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 A6 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank 1045 and the Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 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 Micro-6500T

#1033
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2560%
#1034
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2523%
#1035
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2316%
#1036
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2305%
#1037
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2284%
#1039
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2206%
#1040
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2115%
#1041
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2112%
#1042
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2055%
#1045
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#1046
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#1047
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#1048
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
99%
#1049
Athlon II Neo K145
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#1050
Celeron P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
#1051
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
97%
#1052
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
97%
#1053
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
96%
#1054
Pentium T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
96%
#1056
Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRP: $150|Avg: $22
95%
#1057
Pentium J2850
MSRP: $94|Avg: $94
94%
#1058
Core i7-4900MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $40
94%
#1059
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
93%
#1060
Celeron P4505
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700

#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
99%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#478
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
639%
#479
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
630%
#480
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
578%
#481
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
575%
#482
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
570%
#484
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
551%
#485
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
528%
#486
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
527%
#487
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
513%
#490
Atom D2700
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6 Micro-6500T leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom D2700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA6 Micro-6500TAtom D2700
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA6 Micro-6500TAtom D2700
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6 Micro-6500T and Atom D2700

AMD

A6 Micro-6500T

The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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 A6 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom D2700 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 173.1% clock advantage for the A6 Micro-6500T (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom D2700.

FeatureA6 Micro-6500TAtom D2700
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz+1285%
0.13 GHz
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
2.13 GHz+78%
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB (total)+300%
512K (per core)
Process
28 nm-13%
32 nm
Architecture
Mullins (2014)
Cedarview (2011−2012)
PassMark
1,146
1,148
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Memory & Platform

The A6 Micro-6500T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A6 Micro-6500T supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).

FeatureA6 Micro-6500TAtom D2700
Socket
FT3
FCBGA559
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB+300%
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8+100%
4
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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Micro-6500T) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.

FeatureA6 Micro-6500TAtom D2700
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4
Intel GMA 3650