Core i7-2715QE vs Atom x5-E8000

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2715QE

4 / 8

3,221

+0.1%

3,219

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 i7-2715QE is positioned at rank 1118 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 i7-2715QE

#1106

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3444%

#1107

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3393%

#1108

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3115%

#1109

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3101%

#1110

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3073%

#1112

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2967%

#1113

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2845%

#1114

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2840%

#1115

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2764%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

100%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

96%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2715QE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x5-E8000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-2715QE	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom x5-E8000 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $18 (vs $50), it costs 64% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 178% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-2715QE.

Insight	Core i7-2715QE	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+178%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($18)

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 i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2715QE and Atom x5-E8000

Core i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2715QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x5-E8000's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 97% clock advantage for the Core i7-2715QE. The Core i7-2715QE uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2715QE scores 3,221 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-2715QE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	Core i7-2715QE	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+188%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,221	3,219
Geekbench 6 Single	587	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i7-2715QE supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-2715QE) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the Core i7-2715QE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM67,HM65 (Core i7-2715QE) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000).

Feature	Core i7-2715QE	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	BGA1023	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2715QE) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2715QE) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i7-2715QE	Atom x5-E8000
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Embedded/Industrial	—