Core i3-7020U vs Atom x7211E

Core i3-7020U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2018

Atom x7211E

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-7020U

2 / 4

2,567

+0.5%

2,553

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 Core i3-7020U is positioned at rank 70 and the Atom x7211E is on rank 240, so the Core i3-7020U 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 Core i3-7020U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#58

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#59

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

225%

#60

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#61

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#62

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#64

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#65

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#66

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#67

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

183%

#70

Core i3-7020U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

97%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211E

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#228

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

402%

#229

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

396%

#230

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

364%

#231

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

362%

#232

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

359%

#234

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

347%

#235

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

332%

#236

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

332%

#237

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

323%

#240

Atom x7211E

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 Trade-off: The Atom x7211E leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-7020U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Atom x7211E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Atom x7211E
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.

Core i3-7020U Benchmark Check

Atom x7211E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7020U and Atom x7211E

Core i3-7020U

The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.

Atom x7211E

The Atom x7211E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-7020U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Atom x7211E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U versus 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211E — a 32.7% clock advantage for the Atom x7211E (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-7020U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7211E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7020U scores 2,567 against the Atom x7211E's 2,553 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-7020U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7020U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211E.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Atom x7211E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+130%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	6 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Gracemont (2023)
PassMark	2,567	2,553

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-7020U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7211E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Atom x7211E
Socket	BGA1356	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	9