
Atom x7211RE

Pentium G3450
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 Pentium G3450 is on rank 649, so the Atom x7211RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7211RE | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 x7211RE and Pentium G3450

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.

Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x7211RE and Pentium G3450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Atom x7211RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium G3450 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7211RE scores 2,188 against the Pentium G3450's 2,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7211RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+240% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,188 | 2,182 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7211RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium G3450 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 (Pentium G3450). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Atom x7211RE | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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