CPU
GPU
Atom x7211RE
Pro A10-8700B
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 x7211RE is positioned at rank 515 and the Pro A10-8700B is on rank 519, so the Atom x7211RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE
Performance Per Dollar Pro A10-8700B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 x7211RE and Pro A10-8700B
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.
Pro A10-8700B
The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x7211RE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A10-8700B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A10-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE versus 3.2 GHz on the Pro A10-8700B — identical boost frequencies (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom x7211RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Pro A10-8700B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211RE scores 2,188 against the Pro A10-8700B's 2,170 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7211RE.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 1.8 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2048 kB |
| Process | 10 nm-64% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,188 | 2,170 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7211RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pro A10-8700B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FP4 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE) / not specified (Pro A10-8700B). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Pro A10-8700B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (16 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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