AMD Ryzen 7 2700E vs Intel Atom x7213RE Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 7 2700E vs Intel Atom x7213RE

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E and Intel Atom x7213RE occupy completely different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Ryzen 7 2700E wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, but the Atom x7213RE holds its own in specific embedded and mobile workloads where power efficiency and integrated features matter more than raw compute throughput. The recorded data shows a 5-0 win split in favor of the AMD part, yet both processors serve distinct purposes that the numbers alone do not fully capture.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E wins decisively in every multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workload recorded in the database. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1255 against the Atom's 226, a 455.3% advantage. The pattern repeats across Cinebench R20 and R23, with the Ryzen 7 2700E delivering roughly 455% higher multicore scores and about 456% higher single-core scores in every tested version. This makes the Ryzen 7 2700E the clear choice for desktop applications that rely on sustained CPU throughput, such as content creation, compilation, and simulation workloads.

The Intel Atom x7213RE does not win any of the head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, but its benchmark profile reveals strengths in specific Passmark subtests. It records 27860 in Passmark data compression, 1871 in data encryption, and 7058 in integer math. These scores, while modest in absolute terms, show that the Atom's Gracemont architecture can handle focused computational tasks with respectable efficiency. The Atom also includes integrated UHD Graphics 16EU, a feature the Ryzen 7 2700E lacks entirely, making it suitable for fanless or low-power embedded systems where a discrete GPU is not an option.

The use-case split is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 2700E wins on raw processing power for desktop and workstation tasks, while the Atom x7213RE wins on power efficiency, integrated graphics, and compact embedded deployment.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite ends of the design spectrum. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E uses the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ refinement known as Pinnacle Ridge, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The silicon contains 4,800 million transistors on a 192 mm² die, and the 65 W TDP reflects a desktop-oriented power envelope. Cache is generous: 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Atom x7213RE uses the Amston Lake architecture with Gracemont cores, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It offers just 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. The TDP is a remarkably low 9 W, designed for always-on embedded systems. Cache is smaller but still meaningful: 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Atom supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a single-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Ryzen 7 2700E uses dual-channel DDR4 only.

The socket difference is fundamental: AMD uses Socket AM4, a mainstream desktop platform, while Intel uses BGA 1264, a soldered embedded package. The Atom also includes PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU, plus integrated UHD Graphics 16EU, none of which appear in the Ryzen 7 2700E's specifications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results form a clear picture of overwhelming AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 2700E scores 1255 versus 226 for the Atom, a 455.3% lead. The same test in R20 shows 5232 against 942, a 455.4% gap. R23 multicore follows with 12458 versus 2244, a 455.2% difference. Single-core results are similarly lopsided: R20 single-core gives 738 versus 132 (459.1% ahead), and R23 single-core gives 1758 versus 316 (456.3% ahead).

These deltas are remarkably consistent, hovering around 455-459% across every test. That consistency suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-dependent. The Ryzen 7 2700E's 8 cores and 16 threads simply outclass the Atom's 2 cores and 2 threads in any multi-threaded scenario, and its higher base and boost clocks give it a decisive single-thread advantage as well.

The Atom's Passmark results, while not directly compared head-to-head in the database, show where its efficiency-oriented design pays off. A Passmark single-thread score of 1601 and a multithread score of 2641 indicate that the Atom can handle modest interactive workloads, but the Ryzen 7 2700E's average benchmark score of 3603 versus the Atom's 3520 places them in the same percentile band of 55 against all CPUs, despite the massive Cinebench gap. This is because the Atom's Passmark subtests, such as data compression at 27860 and random string sorting at 3306, are measured on different scales and reward its specific instruction handling.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for raw performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is categorically faster in every measured Cinebench workload. Anyone selecting a processor for desktop computing, multi-threaded rendering, or single-thread responsiveness should choose the Ryzen 7 2700E without hesitation. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers 455-459% higher scores than the Atom, and its 65 W TDP is reasonable for a desktop part.

The Intel Atom x7213RE is not a competitive alternative in that space. Its 9 W TDP, integrated UHD Graphics 16EU, and BGA 1264 socket target a different market entirely: embedded systems, industrial controllers, and fanless mobile devices where power draw and physical footprint trump performance. The Atom's support for DDR4 and DDR5, plus its PCIe Gen 3 lanes, make it a flexible low-power building block.

The verdict from the database is that these processors should never be cross-shopped. The Ryzen 7 2700E wins every benchmark, but the Atom wins on power efficiency and integration. Choose the Ryzen 7 2700E for compute, the Atom x7213RE for embedded efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Atom x7213RE has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 7 2700E in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 7 2700E scores 12458 versus 2244 for the Atom, a 455.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Atom x7213RE include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 16EU. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E does not list any integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Ryzen 7 2700E supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode. The Atom x7213RE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in single-channel mode with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Atom x7213RE has a 9 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E was released on 2018-09-18, and the Intel Atom x7213RE was released on 2024-04-07.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 2700E | Intel Atom x7213RE |

|---------------|--------------------|--------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 2 |

| Threads | 16 | 2 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 9 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen (Pinnacle Ridge) | Amston Lake (Gracemont) |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,800 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 192 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Not listed | Gen 3, 9 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Not listed | UHD Graphics 16EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2018-09-18 | 2024-04-07 |

| Part Number | Not listed | SRNEP |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $42 |