CPU
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Atom x7-E3950
Pentium 1403
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 x7-E3950 is positioned at rank 480 and the Pentium 1403 is on rank 404, so the Pentium 1403 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7-E3950 | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7-E3950 | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Atom x7-E3950 and Pentium 1403
Atom x7-E3950
The Atom x7-E3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.
Pentium 1403
The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x7-E3950 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 1403 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. The Atom x7-E3950 is built on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom x7-E3950 scores 1,864 against the Pentium 1403's 1,851 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom x7-E3950. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x7-E3950 vs 5 MB on the Pentium 1403.
| Feature | Atom x7-E3950 | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 1,864 | 1,851 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 245 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950) / not specified (Pentium 1403). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the Pentium 1403 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x7-E3950 | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 505 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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