Intel Atom x7213RE vs Intel Xeon E-2276G Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2276G has an average benchmark score of 3614, while the Intel Atom x7213RE scores 3520. The Xeon sits at the 55th percentile of all CPUs, and the Atom also sits at the 55th percentile, meaning both are positioned in the mid-range of the database's overall distribution.

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The Xeon E-2276G wins all five recorded head-to-head benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Xeon scores 11957 versus the Atom's 2244, a delta of 432.8%. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Xeon scores 5021 versus 942, a 433% advantage.

Q: Is the Atom competitive in single-core tests?

A: No. The Xeon leads in every single-core comparison. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Xeon scores 1688 against the Atom's 316, a 434.2% delta. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Xeon scores 708 versus 132, a 436.4% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Xeon E-2276G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Atom x7213RE has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Xeon also has a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 3.40 GHz).

Q: What memory and expansion options do they support?

A: The Xeon supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC. The Atom supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC. The Xeon provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only); the Atom provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the production statuses and release dates?

A: The Xeon E-2276G is end-of-life and was released on 2019-05-28. The Atom x7213RE is active and was released on 2024-04-07.

The Verdict

The data makes the choice straightforward for performance-oriented buyers. The Intel Xeon E-2276G dominates every benchmark in the head-to-head set, with deltas of at least 432.8% in multi-core tests and at least 434.2% in single-core tests. It is the pick for anyone running threaded workloads, compiling code, or handling server or workstation tasks where the 6-core, 12-thread configuration and ECC memory support matter. The Xeon's 80 W TDP is far higher than the Atom's 9 W, but the performance gap is enormous, and the Xeon's 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory provide additional headroom.

The Intel Atom x7213RE is not a performance part by the same measure. Its 2 cores and 2 threads limit it to lightweight, low-power roles. But the database shows it is an active product with a 55th percentile standing, meaning its average score of 3520 is not far behind the Xeon's 3614 in the overall CPU pool. That is because the Atom has a separate set of PassMark tests that include integer math (7058), floating-point math (4885), and data compression (27860), which are not directly comparable to the Cinebench and Geekbench results of the Xeon. The Atom's single-thread PassMark score of 1601 is nearly identical to the Xeon's Geekbench single-core score of 1610, suggesting that in low-thread-count, low-power scenarios, the Atom can hold its own.

For a mobile, fanless, or embedded deployment where power draw is the primary constraint, the Atom is the logical choice. Its 9 W TDP, active production status, and support for DDR5 memory make it a modern, efficient option. For almost any compute-heavy task, the Xeon is the only defensible selection, even with its end-of-life status. The verdict: choose the Xeon for throughput, choose the Atom for efficiency and longevity of supply.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data contains five benchmarks, and the Xeon E-2276G wins all five. The margins are consistent and large. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 1205 against the Atom's 226, a 433.2% delta. That pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Xeon scores 5021 and the Atom scores 942, a 433% delta. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Xeon scores 11957 and the Atom scores 2244, a 432.8% delta. These results indicate that the Xeon's two additional cores, twelve threads versus two, and higher clock speeds translate into a multi-threaded performance advantage of more than four times.

Single-core results follow the same shape. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Xeon scores 708 versus the Atom's 132, a 436.4% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Xeon scores 1688 versus 316, a 434.2% delta. The fact that the single-core deltas are slightly larger than the multi-core deltas suggests the Xeon's 4.90 GHz boost clock is doing meaningful work. The Atom's 3.40 GHz boost clock cannot close the gap, even though both processors use Intel designs.

The Atom's own benchmark set shows where it does better. Its PassMark single-thread score is 1601, and its PassMark data compression score is 27860. Those numbers do not appear in the head-to-head table, but they indicate the Atom is capable in specific low-power, single-threaded tasks. The Xeon's Geekbench single-core score is 1610, which is almost exactly the Atom's PassMark single-thread score of 1601. That near-parity is the only area in the entire data set where the two parts are close.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every major specification field. The Xeon E-2276G has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Atom x7213RE has 2 cores and 2 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.90 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. TDP is 80 W for the Xeon and 9 W for the Atom. The Xeon uses Intel Socket 1151, while the Atom uses Intel BGA 1264.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Xeon supports DDR4 only, on a dual-channel bus, with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Atom supports DDR4 and DDR5, on a single-channel bus, with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 for both, but the Xeon provides 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Atom provides 9 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Xeon includes HD Graphics P630; the Atom includes UHD Graphics 16EU. The market segments are different, with the Xeon listed as Server/Workstation and the Atom listed as Mobile. Production status also differs: the Xeon is end-of-life, the Atom is active. The Xeon was released on 2019-05-28, the Atom on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Xeon is $362, and the launch MSRP for the Atom is $42.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is wide. The Xeon E-2276G is built on Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS die, and belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series. It uses a 14 nm process node with a die size of 154 mm². The Atom x7213RE is built on Amston Lake, using the Gracemont core architecture, and uses a 10 nm process node. The Atom's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies are different in structure. The Xeon has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Atom has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon's per-core L2 is larger, but the Atom's shared L2 is a different design that serves both cores. The Xeon's total L3 is double the Atom's.

Manufacturing foundry is Intel for both, but the process nodes differ, 14 nm for Coffee Lake and 10 nm for Amston Lake. The Atom's Gracemont cores are efficiency-oriented, which explains the 9 W TDP, while the Xeon's Coffee Lake cores are performance-oriented, hence the 80 W TDP. The Xeon's ECC memory support and dual-channel bus align with its server and workstation positioning, while the Atom's lack of ECC and single-channel bus align with its mobile positioning. The Xeon supports DDR4 only, while the Atom supports both DDR4 and DDR5, reflecting the newer release date of the Atom.