CPU
GPU
Atom E3826
Atom S1260
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 E3826 is positioned at rank 922 and the Atom S1260 is on rank 749, so the Atom S1260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3826
Performance Per Dollar Atom S1260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom E3826 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom E3826 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E3826 and Atom S1260
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.
Atom S1260
The Atom S1260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2012 (12 years ago). It is based on the Centerton (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1283. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Atom E3826 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom S1260's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3826 versus 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Atom S1260. The Atom E3826 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom S1260 uses Centerton (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3826 scores 545 against the Atom S1260's 555 — a 1.8% lead for the Atom S1260. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom E3826 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.47 GHz | 2 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-I (2013) | Centerton (2012) |
| PassMark | 545 | 555+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom E3826 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom S1260 uses FCBGA1283 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Atom E3826) vs 1 (Atom S1260). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E3826) vs 8 (Atom S1260) — the Atom S1260 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3826) and Intel BGA1283 (Atom S1260).
| Feature | Atom E3826 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1283 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3826 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Atom S1260 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom E3826 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
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