CPU
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Atom x7211RE
Core 2 Quad Q9450
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 x7211RE is positioned at rank 515 and the Core 2 Quad Q9450 is on rank 1049, so the Atom x7211RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q9450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7211RE and Core 2 Quad Q9450
Atom x7211RE
The Atom x7211RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) 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: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,188 points. Launch price was $42.
Core 2 Quad Q9450
The Core 2 Quad Q9450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 12 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,208 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Atom x7211RE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q9450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9450 — a 18.1% clock advantage for the Atom x7211RE (base: 1 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Atom x7211RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q9450 uses Yorkfield (2007−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211RE scores 2,188 against the Core 2 Quad Q9450's 2,208 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q9450. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q9450.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+20% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.66 GHz+166% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Yorkfield (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 2,188 | 2,208 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7211RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q9450 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+264% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE) / not specified (Core 2 Quad Q9450). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Core 2 Quad Q9450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (16 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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