Atom Z2560 vs A6-9220C

CPU

GPU

Atom Z2560

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

A6-9220C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z2560

2 / 4

1,056

+0.3%

Core Duo T2050

Celeron 857

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

1,053

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Z2560 is positioned at rank 104 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the Atom Z2560 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 Z2560

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

96%

#92

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

278%

#93

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

274%

#94

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

251%

#95

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

250%

#96

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

248%

#98

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

239%

#99

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

230%

#100

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

229%

#101

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

223%

#104

Atom Z2560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

99%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

98%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C

#919

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1672%

#920

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1647%

#921

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1512%

#922

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1505%

#923

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1492%

#925

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1440%

#926

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1381%

#927

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1379%

#928

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1342%

#931

A6-9220C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

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 A6-9220C (2019) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom Z2560	A6-9220C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom Z2560 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom Z2560	A6-9220C
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 Z2560 Benchmark Check

A6-9220C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2560 and A6-9220C

Atom Z2560

The Atom Z2560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $69.

A6-9220C

The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z2560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-9220C's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom Z2560 versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 51.2% clock advantage for the A6-9220C. The Atom Z2560 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2560 scores 1,056 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z2560.

Feature	Atom Z2560	A6-9220C
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.7 GHz+69%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Clovertrail (2013)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,056	1,053

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z2560 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2560 versus DDR4-1866 on the A6-9220C — the A6-9220C supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9220C supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Atom Z2560) vs 1 (A6-9220C). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z2560) vs 8 (A6-9220C) — the A6-9220C offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2560) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220C).

Feature	Atom Z2560	A6-9220C
Socket	FC-MB4760	FT4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR2-1066	DDR4-1866+100%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	8

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2560) and AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9220C) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.