Atom E3845
VS
E-450

Atom E3845 vs E-450

Intel

Atom E3845

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.91 GHz2013
VS
AMD

E-450

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.65 GHz2011

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 Atom E3845 is positioned at rank 764 and the E-450 is on rank 849, so the Atom E3845 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 Atom E3845

#752
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1096%
#753
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1080%
#754
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
991%
#755
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
987%
#756
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
978%
#758
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
944%
#759
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
905%
#760
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
904%
#761
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
879%
#764
Atom E3845
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#767
Core i7-1250U
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#773
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E-450

#837
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1380%
#838
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1360%
#839
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1248%
#840
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1243%
#841
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1231%
#843
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1189%
#844
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1140%
#845
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1138%
#846
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1108%
#849
E-450
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
99%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom E3845 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E-450 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightAtom E3845E-450
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom E3845E-450
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 Atom E3845 and E-450

Intel

Atom E3845

The Atom E3845 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.91 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,071 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E-450

The E-450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,063 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Atom E3845 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the E-450 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.91 GHz on the Atom E3845 versus 1.65 GHz on the E-450 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Atom E3845. The Atom E3845 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E-450 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3845 scores 1,071 against the E-450's 1,063 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom E3845. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom E3845E-450
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.91 GHz+16%
1.65 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm-45%
40 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-I (2013)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,071
1,063
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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3845 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-450 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom E3845E-450
Socket
FCBGA1170
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Atom E3845 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E-450 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom E3845E-450
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)