CPU
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Atom x7211RE
Core i5-4200U
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 i5-4200U is on rank 243, so the Core i5-4200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7211RE and Core i5-4200U
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 i5-4200U
The Core i5-4200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x7211RE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Atom x7211RE (base: 1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom x7211RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-4200U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211RE scores 2,188 against the Core i5-4200U's 2,176 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x7211RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,188 | 2,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 733 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7211RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4200U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-4800 on the Atom x7211RE versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200U — the Atom x7211RE supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom x7211RE supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7211RE) vs 2 (Core i5-4200U). PCIe lanes: 8 (Atom x7211RE) vs 12 (Core i5-4200U) — the Core i5-4200U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7211RE) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200U).
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-4800+67% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 12+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (16 EU) (Atom x7211RE) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded, Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (16 EU) | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Embedded | Thin & Light Laptop |
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