Atom D2550
VS
E1-2200

Atom D2550 vs E1-2200

Intel

Atom D2550

2 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011
VS
AMD

E1-2200

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.05 GHz2013

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 Atom D2550 is positioned at rank 721 and the E1-2200 is on rank 957, so the Atom D2550 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 Atom D2550

#709
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1026%
#710
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1011%
#711
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
928%
#712
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
924%
#713
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
915%
#715
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
884%
#716
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
848%
#717
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
846%
#718
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
823%
#721
Atom D2550
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2200

#945
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1829%
#946
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1802%
#947
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1655%
#948
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1647%
#949
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1632%
#951
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1576%
#952
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1511%
#953
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1509%
#954
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1468%
#957
E1-2200
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
99%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
98%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
95%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom D2550 leads in gaming performance. However, the E1-2200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 11.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAtom D2550E1-2200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom D2550E1-2200
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D2550 and E1-2200

Intel

Atom D2550

The Atom D2550 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 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: 715 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E1-2200

The E1-2200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.05 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 802 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Atom D2550 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the E1-2200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2550 versus 1.05 GHz on the E1-2200 — a 56.2% clock advantage for the Atom D2550. The Atom D2550 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-2200 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2550 scores 715 against the E1-2200's 802 — a 11.5% lead for the E1-2200.

FeatureAtom D2550E1-2200
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.87 GHz+78%
1.05 GHz
Base Clock
1.86 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1024 kB+100%
Process
32 nm
28 nm-13%
Architecture
Cedarview (2011−2012)
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
715
802+12%
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Memory & Platform

The Atom D2550 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-2200 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom D2550E1-2200
Socket
FCBGA559
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Atom D2550 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the E1-2200 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom D2550E1-2200
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3650