Atom N2600 vs Core i5-4210Y

Atom N2600

2 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core i5-4210Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2600

2 / 4

1,528

0.0%

1,530

+0.1%

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 N2600 is positioned at rank 40 and the Core i5-4210Y is on rank 218, so the Atom N2600 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 N2600

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#28

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#29

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#30

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

174%

#31

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#32

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#34

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#35

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

159%

#36

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#37

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#40

Atom N2600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210Y

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#205

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

384%

#206

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

378%

#207

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

347%

#208

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

345%

#209

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

342%

#211

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

330%

#212

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

317%

#213

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

316%

#214

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

308%

#218

Core i5-4210Y

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 Leadership: The Core i5-4210Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N2600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom N2600	Core i5-4210Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N2600	Core i5-4210Y
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 N2600 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4210Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2600 and Core i5-4210Y

Atom N2600

The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.

Core i5-4210Y

The Core i5-4210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N2600 and Core i5-4210Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4210Y — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4210Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Atom N2600 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4210Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2600 scores 1,528 against the Core i5-4210Y's 1,530 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4210Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2600 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4210Y.

Feature	Atom N2600	Core i5-4210Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	1.9 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+7%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,528	1,530
Geekbench 6 Single	—	580

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2600 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4210Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Core i5-4210Y supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N2600) vs 2 (Core i5-4210Y). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2600) vs 12 (Core i5-4210Y) — the Core i5-4210Y offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N2600) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210Y).

Feature	Atom N2600	Core i5-4210Y
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	16 GB+700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	12+200%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N2600) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3600 (Atom N2600) and HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210.