CPU
GPU
Atom Z2560
E1-2500
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 Z2560 is positioned at rank 104 and the E1-2500 is on rank 853, so the Atom Z2560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2560
Performance Per Dollar E1-2500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2560 | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2560 | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z2560 and E1-2500
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.
E1-2500
The E1-2500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,052 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the E1-2500's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom Z2560 versus 1.4 GHz on the E1-2500 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Atom Z2560. The Atom Z2560 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-2500 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2560 scores 1,056 against the E1-2500's 1,052 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom Z2560. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom Z2560 | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+14% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Clovertrail (2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,052 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2560 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-2500 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z2560 | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z2560 includes integrated graphics (PowerVR SGX544MP2), while the E1-2500 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z2560 | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | — |
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