Atom x7211RE vs Core m3-6Y30

CPU

GPU

Atom x7211RE

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2024

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7211RE

2 / 2

2,188

+0.4%

2,180

0.0%

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 x7211RE is positioned at rank 515 and the Core m3-6Y30 is on rank 1136, so the Atom x7211RE 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 x7211RE

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#503

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#504

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

661%

#505

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#506

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

604%

#507

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

598%

#509

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

578%

#510

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

554%

#511

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

553%

#512

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

538%

#515

Atom x7211RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m3-6Y30

#1124

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3781%

#1125

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3726%

#1126

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3420%

#1127

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3405%

#1128

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3373%

#1130

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3258%

#1131

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3124%

#1132

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3119%

#1133

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3035%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7211RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7211RE	Core m3-6Y30
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core m3-6Y30 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7211RE	Core m3-6Y30
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 x7211RE Benchmark Check

Core m3-6Y30 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7211RE and Core m3-6Y30

Atom x7211RE

The Atom x7211RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,188 points. Launch price was $42.

Core m3-6Y30

The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7211RE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m3-6Y30's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE versus 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 — a 37% clock advantage for the Atom x7211RE (base: 1 GHz vs 0.9 GHz). The Atom x7211RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core m3-6Y30 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211RE scores 2,188 against the Core m3-6Y30's 2,180 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x7211RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30.

Feature	Atom x7211RE	Core m3-6Y30
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz+11%	0.9 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Skylake-Y (2015)
PassMark	2,188	2,180

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7211RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core m3-6Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7211RE	Core m3-6Y30
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE) / not specified (Core m3-6Y30). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Core m3-6Y30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.