CPU
GPU
Atom D2700
A6 Micro-6500T
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 D2700 is positioned at rank 490 and the A6 Micro-6500T is on rank 1045, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D2700 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom D2700 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
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 D2700 and A6 Micro-6500T
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Atom D2700 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 versus 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T — a 173.1% clock advantage for the A6 Micro-6500T (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Atom D2700 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2700 scores 1,148 against the A6 Micro-6500T's 1,146 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom D2700.
| Feature | Atom D2700 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 1.8 GHz+1285% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+78% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Cedarview (2011−2012) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,146 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D2700 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 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: 4 (Atom D2700) vs 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) — the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700) and AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T).
| Feature | Atom D2700 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Micro-6500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom D2700 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | AMD Radeon R4 |
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