Atom x7-E3950 vs Pentium Gold 4425Y

Atom x7-E3950

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7-E3950

4 / 4

1,864

+0.5%

1,854

0.0%

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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 Gold 4425Y is on rank 600, so the Atom x7-E3950 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 x7-E3950

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#467

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

630%

#468

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

620%

#469

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

570%

#470

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

567%

#471

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

562%

#473

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

542%

#474

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

520%

#475

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

519%

#476

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

505%

#480

Atom x7-E3950

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#487

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7-E3950	Pentium Gold 4425Y
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)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x7-E3950 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7-E3950	Pentium Gold 4425Y
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.

Atom x7-E3950 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4425Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7-E3950 and Pentium Gold 4425Y

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 Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7-E3950 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4425Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Atom x7-E3950 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Atom x7-E3950 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-E3950 scores 1,864 against the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 1,854 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x7-E3950. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x7-E3950 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y.

Feature	Atom x7-E3950	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+18%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,864	1,854
Geekbench 6 Single	245	—

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7-E3950 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7-E3950	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Socket	FCBGA1296	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU.