E-300 vs Atom x5-E3930
E-300
Atom x5-E3930
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 E-300 is positioned at rank 891 and the Atom x5-E3930 is on rank 706, so the Atom x5-E3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-300
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-300 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-300 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E-300 and Atom x5-E3930
E-300
The E-300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,176 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom x5-E3930
The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the E-300 and Atom x5-E3930 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the E-300 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Atom x5-E3930. The E-300 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the E-300 scores 1,176 against the Atom x5-E3930's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-300 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.8 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 40 nm | 14 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,176 | 1,185 |
Memory & Platform
The E-300 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (E-300) vs 2 (Atom x5-E3930). PCIe lanes: 0 (E-300) vs 4 (Atom x5-E3930) — the Atom x5-E3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | E-300 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (E-300) / not specified (Atom x5-E3930). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6310 (E-300) and Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: E-300 targets Budget Mobile.
| Feature | E-300 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6310 | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | — |
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