
E1-1500 vs Atom E3827

E1-1500

Atom E3827
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 E1-1500 is positioned at rank 979 and the Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Atom E3827 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3827
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-1500 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-1500 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 E1-1500 and Atom E3827

E1-1500
The E1-1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.48 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: 660 points. Launch price was $50.

Atom E3827
The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the E1-1500 and Atom E3827 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Atom E3827. The E1-1500 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E1-1500 scores 660 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom E3827. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.48 GHz | 1.75 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 660 | 665 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-1500 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3827 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E1-1500 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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