Atom x5-E8000 vs Core i7-950

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Core i7-950

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E8000

4 / 4

3,219

0.0%

3,250

+1.0%

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 x5-E8000 is positioned at rank 18 and the Core i7-950 is on rank 1067, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-950

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53930%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50958%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37000%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11147%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8829%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7724%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4424%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4366%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3975%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3975%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3931%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3771%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3756%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3722%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

100%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

99%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

97%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

97%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

93%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

85%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

82%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

80%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

70%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

69%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

68%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E8000 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Core i7-950
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-950 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Core i7-950
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+21%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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.

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Core i7-950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E8000 and Core i7-950

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

Core i7-950

The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-E8000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-950's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 — a 104.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-950. The Atom x5-E8000 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-950 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E8000 scores 3,219 against the Core i7-950's 3,250 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-950. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-950.

Feature	Atom x5-E8000	Core i7-950
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	1.04 GHz	3.33 GHz+220%
Base Clock	—	3.06 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,219	3,250