Athlon PRO 300U vs Atom x7433RE
Athlon PRO 300U
Atom x7433RE
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 Athlon PRO 300U is positioned at rank 1006 and the Atom x7433RE is on rank 309, so the Atom x7433RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300U
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7433RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge 2 (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Athlon PRO 300U and Atom x7433RE
Athlon PRO 300U
The Athlon PRO 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,080 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x7433RE
The Atom x7433RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,049 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x7433RE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7433RE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300U versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7433RE — a 3% clock advantage for the Atom x7433RE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Athlon PRO 300U uses the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7433RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300U scores 4,080 against the Atom x7433RE's 4,049 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon PRO 300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 300U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7433RE.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge 2 (2019) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 4,080 | 4,049 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7433RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 300U versus DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7433RE — the Atom x7433RE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon PRO 300U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon PRO 300U) vs 1 (Atom x7433RE). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 300U) vs 9 (Atom x7433RE) — the Atom x7433RE offers 1 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 300U) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7433RE).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 9+13% |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 300U) and Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) (Atom x7433RE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) |
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