CPU Comparison
Intel Atom x7213RE
Core i9-10900TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Atom x7213RE vs Intel Core i9-10900TE
The Verdict
The benchmark data draws an unusually clear line between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-10900TE wins every single head-to-head comparison, taking all five Cinebench tests with deltas ranging from 436.7% to 440.9% over the Intel Atom x7213RE. There is no benchmark category in the data where the Atom comes out ahead.
The i9-10900TE is the choice for any workload that depends on raw multi-threaded or single-threaded compute. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12045 dwarfs the Atom’s 2244, and its single-core score of 1700 is more than five times the Atom’s 316. The data positions the i9-10900TE at the 54th percentile of all CPUs, while the Atom sits at the 55th percentile, a statistical tie in overall ranking that obscures the massive performance gulf in the actual benchmark scores.
The Atom x7213RE has a different story. Its average benchmark score of 3520 actually edges out the i9-10900TE’s 3484, but that figure is inflated by PassMark tests where the Atom has entries and the i9 does not. In the shared Cinebench tests, the i9-10900TE is categorically faster. The Atom’s role, strictly from the data, is for low-power embedded or mobile scenarios where its 9W TDP and single-channel memory are acceptable trade-offs. The i9-10900TE, with a 35W TDP, is the compute-focused part.
Buyers who need maximum throughput, rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking, should pick the i9-10900TE. Buyers who need minimal power draw and can accept two cores and two threads should pick the Atom x7213RE. There is no scenario in the benchmark results where the Atom wins on performance.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The Intel Core i9-10900TE uses the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process node at Intel’s foundry. It packs 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4500 MHz. The die size is listed at 206 mm².
The Intel Atom x7213RE uses the Amston Lake architecture, codenamed Amston Lake, on a 10 nm process node, also from Intel’s foundry. It has just 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 3400 MHz. No die size is listed in the data.
Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The i9-10900TE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Atom has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i9’s per-core L2 design favors its larger core count, while the Atom’s shared L2 reflects a simpler, lower-power topology.
Memory support differs. The i9-10900TE supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Atom supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but uses a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.
Integrated graphics also differ: the i9-10900TE carries UHD Graphics 630, while the Atom has UHD Graphics 16EU. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 for both, but the i9 offers 16 lanes while the Atom offers 9 lanes.
The release dates are far apart. The i9-10900TE launched on 2020-04-29, while the Atom arrived on 2024-04-07. Both are listed as Active in production status.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Cinebench results show a consistent, near-uniform performance gap. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-10900TE scores 1213 against the Atom’s 226, a delta of 436.7%. In R20 multicore, the scores are 5058 versus 942, a delta of 436.9%. In R23 multicore, the i9 reaches 12045 against the Atom’s 2244, a delta of 436.8%.
Single-core results tell the same story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i9-10900TE scores 714 versus the Atom’s 132, a delta of 440.9%. In R23 single-core, the i9 hits 1700 against the Atom’s 316, a delta of 438%. The largest percentage advantage for the i9 is in R20 single-core, where it leads by nearly 441%.
The data shows no Cinebench R15 single-core entry for the Atom, so that comparison is absent. But across the five tests that do have paired results, the i9-10900TE wins every one with a delta above 436%. The smallest margin is 436.7% in R15 multicore; the largest is 440.9% in R20 single-core.
The wins are not marginal. They are consistent multipliers of roughly 4.4 to 5.4 times the Atom’s scores. For context, the i9-10900TE’s average benchmark score of 3484 places it within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-9900T and 0.2% of the Intel Xeon E-2246G. The Atom’s average score of 3520 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-12300T and 0.3% of the Intel Xeon W-2135.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. Core count: 10 versus 2. Thread count: 20 versus 2. Base clock: 1800 MHz versus 2000 MHz, the Atom has a higher base clock, but that is its only clock advantage. Boost clock: 4500 MHz versus 3400 MHz, favoring the i9.
TDP: 35W versus 9W, a fourfold difference. Socket: Intel Socket 1200 versus Intel BGA 1264. Architecture: Comet Lake versus Amston Lake. Process node: 14 nm versus 10 nm. The i9 has a larger die at 206 mm²; the Atom has no listed die size.
Cache: L1 per core is 64 KB versus 96 KB (Atom larger per core), L2 is 256 KB per core versus 2 MB shared, L3 is 20 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus: Dual-channel versus Single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s.
PCIe: Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 630 versus UHD Graphics 16EU. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2020-04-29 versus 2024-04-07. Launch MSRP: the i9-10900TE is listed at $488; the Atom x7213RE is listed at $42. Part numbers: SRJFC versus SRNEP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core i9-10900TE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Atom x7213RE has 2 cores and 2 threads.
Q: What is the largest benchmark delta between the two?
A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i9-10900TE leads by 440.9%, scoring 714 against the Atom’s 132.
Q: Does the Atom x7213RE have any benchmark wins over the i9-10900TE?
A: No. In the head-to-head benchmark data, the i9-10900TE wins all 5 tests. The Atom has 0 wins.
Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?
A: The i9-10900TE has a TDP of 35W. The Atom x7213RE has a TDP of 9W.
Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?
A: The Intel Atom x7213RE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The i9-10900TE supports DDR4 only.
Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?
A: The i9-10900TE has an average benchmark score of 3484, while the Atom x7213RE has an average score of 3520. The Atom edges ahead in this aggregate metric, despite losing every head-to-head Cinebench test.
Where Each One Wins
The i9-10900TE wins every compute benchmark in the shared dataset. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12045 is 5.4 times the Atom’s 2244, making it the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads like video rendering, 3D modeling, or software compilation. Its R20 single-core score of 714 is 5.4 times the Atom’s 132, so even lightly threaded tasks favor the i9 by a wide margin.
The i9-10900TE also wins on memory bandwidth, offering 46.9 GB/s over a dual-channel bus versus the Atom’s 38.4 GB/s over single-channel. It has more PCIe lanes (16 versus 9), more L3 cache (20 MB versus 6 MB), and a significantly higher boost clock (4500 MHz versus 3400 MHz). For desktop or workstation use where power draw is not the primary constraint, the i9-10900TE is dominant in every measured category.
The Atom x7213RE wins only in specific non-performance dimensions. Its TDP of 9W is one-quarter of the i9’s 35W, making it suitable for fanless or battery-constrained designs. It has a higher base clock (2000 MHz versus 1800 MHz), which is a minor advantage at idle or low-load states. It supports DDR5 memory, which the i9 does not. Its 96 KB L1 cache per core is larger than the i9’s 64 KB, and its 2 MB shared L2 offers a different access pattern that may benefit certain small working sets.
The Atom’s average benchmark score of 3520 is actually higher than the i9’s 3484, but that aggregate includes PassMark tests that only the Atom has entries for. In the Cinebench tests that both CPUs share, the Atom is consistently behind by over 436%. The Atom’s realistic role is in embedded or mobile applications where the 9W TDP and smaller footprint matter more than raw throughput. The i9-10900TE is the compute leader without qualification.