E2-6110
VS
Atom x5-Z8500

E2-6110 vs Atom x5-Z8500

AMD

E2-6110

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Atom x5-Z8500

4 Cores4 ThrdWMax: 2.24 GHz2015

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 E2-6110 is positioned at rank 864 and the Atom x5-Z8500 is on rank 450, so the Atom x5-Z8500 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 E2-6110

#852
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1426%
#853
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1405%
#854
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1290%
#855
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1284%
#856
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1273%
#858
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1229%
#859
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1178%
#860
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1176%
#861
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1145%
#864
E2-6110
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
100%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#877
Microsoft SQ1
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
98%
#879
Core i5-6440HQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8500

#438
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
591%
#439
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
582%
#440
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
534%
#441
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
532%
#442
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
527%
#444
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
509%
#445
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
488%
#446
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
487%
#447
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
474%
#450
Atom x5-Z8500
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 Leadership: The Atom x5-Z8500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E2-6110 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightE2-6110Atom x5-Z8500
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE2-6110Atom x5-Z8500
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-6110 and Atom x5-Z8500

AMD

E2-6110

The E2-6110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,234 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Atom x5-Z8500

The Atom x5-Z8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,242 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the E2-6110 and Atom x5-Z8500 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the E2-6110 versus 2.24 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8500 — a 39.6% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8500. The E2-6110 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8500 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the E2-6110 scores 1,234 against the Atom x5-Z8500's 1,242 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom x5-Z8500.

FeatureE2-6110Atom x5-Z8500
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
1.5 GHz
2.24 GHz+49%
Base Clock
1.44 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2048 kB
2 MB
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Beema (2014)
Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark
1,234
1,242
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Memory & Platform

The E2-6110 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x5-Z8500 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE2-6110Atom x5-Z8500
Socket
FT3
UTFCBGA1380
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
2
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Advanced Features

The Atom x5-Z8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the E2-6110 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureE2-6110Atom x5-Z8500
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)