Atom x7405C vs Xeon E3-1220 v3

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 x7405C is positioned at rank 180 and the Xeon E3-1220 v3 is on rank 548, so the Atom x7405C 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 x7405C

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#168

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

354%

#169

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

349%

#170

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

320%

#171

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

319%

#172

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

316%

#174

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

305%

#175

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#176

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

292%

#177

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

284%

#180

Atom x7405C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8147%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1538%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1367%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1056%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

99%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

99%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

98%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

97%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

97%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

97%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

97%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

97%

#548

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

100%

#551

Xeon W-2102

MSRP: $202|Avg: $286

99%

#553

Xeon E3-1265L v2

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

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 Atom x7405C (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7405C	Xeon E3-1220 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7405C	Xeon E3-1220 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7405C and Xeon E3-1220 v3

Atom x7405C

The Atom x7405C 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,218 points. Launch price was $57.

Xeon E3-1220 v3

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,178 points. Launch price was $239.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x7405C and Xeon E3-1220 v3 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v3 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220 v3 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Atom x7405C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7405C scores 5,218 against the Xeon E3-1220 v3's 5,178 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7405C. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7405C vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v3.

Feature	Atom x7405C	Xeon E3-1220 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.1 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,218	5,178

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7405C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7405C	Xeon E3-1220 v3
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—