Core m3-6Y30 vs Atom x7211RE

CPU

GPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Atom x7211RE

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 / 4

2,180

0.0%

2,188

+0.4%

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 m3-6Y30 is positioned at rank 1136 and the Atom x7211RE is on rank 515, so the Atom x7211RE 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 m3-6Y30

#1124

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3781%

#1125

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3726%

#1126

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3420%

#1127

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3405%

#1128

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3373%

#1130

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3258%

#1131

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3124%

#1132

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3119%

#1133

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3035%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#503

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#504

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

661%

#505

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#506

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

604%

#507

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

598%

#509

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

578%

#510

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

554%

#511

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

553%

#512

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

538%

#515

Atom x7211RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Atom x7211RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Atom x7211RE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core m3-6Y30 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Atom x7211RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 m3-6Y30 Benchmark Check

Atom x7211RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-6Y30 and Atom x7211RE

Core m3-6Y30

The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-6Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Atom x7211RE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 versus 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE — a 37% clock advantage for the Atom x7211RE (base: 0.9 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core m3-6Y30 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7211RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-6Y30 scores 2,180 against the Atom x7211RE's 2,188 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x7211RE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Atom x7211RE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
Base Clock	0.9 GHz	1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,180	2,188

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-6Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7211RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Atom x7211RE
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m3-6Y30) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Core m3-6Y30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.