Atom x7211E vs Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Atom x7211E
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 x7211E is positioned at rank 240 and the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is on rank 240, so the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211E
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7211E | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7211E | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 x7211E and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Atom x7211E
The Atom x7211E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom x7211E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211E versus 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) (base: 1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Atom x7211E uses the Gracemont (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211E scores 2,553 against the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)'s 2,544 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x7211E. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x7211E | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+240% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gracemont (2023) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,553 | 2,544 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7211E uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7211E | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7211E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)), while the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x7211E | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (16EU) | — |
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