Atom E3825 vs Atom E3826

CPU

GPU

Atom E3825

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2013

Atom E3826

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3825

2 / 2

525

0.0%

545

+3.8%

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 E3825 is positioned at rank 626 and the Atom E3826 is on rank 922, so the Atom E3825 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 E3825

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#613

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

838%

#614

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

826%

#615

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

758%

#616

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

755%

#617

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

748%

#619

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

722%

#620

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

693%

#621

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

691%

#622

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

673%

#626

Atom E3825

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#627

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#637

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3826

#910

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1615%

#911

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1591%

#912

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1461%

#913

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1454%

#914

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1441%

#916

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1391%

#917

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1334%

#918

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1332%

#919

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1296%

#922

Atom E3826

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom E3826 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom E3825 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom E3825	Atom E3826
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom E3825	Atom E3826
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.

Atom E3825 Benchmark Check

Atom E3826 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3825 and Atom E3826

Atom E3825

The Atom E3825 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $73.

Atom E3826

The Atom E3826 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom E3825 and Atom E3826 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Atom E3825 versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 — a 10% clock advantage for the Atom E3826. Both are built on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom E3825 scores 525 against the Atom E3826's 545 — a 3.7% lead for the Atom E3826. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3825	Atom E3826
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	1.47 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	525	545+4%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Atom E3825) vs 2 (Atom E3826). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3825) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3826).

Feature	Atom E3825	Atom E3826
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1066	DDR3L-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3825) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3826) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.