Atom x7809C vs Core i3-10300

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Atom x7809C

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 25W instead of 62W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (9 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10300 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i3-10300

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,290 vs 9,409).
❌148% higher power demand at 62W vs 25W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Atom x7809C moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.

Atom x7809C

2024

Core i3-10300

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 25W instead of 62W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (9 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10300 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,290 vs 9,409).
❌148% higher power demand at 62W vs 25W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Atom x7809C moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Atom x7809C better than Core i3-10300?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i3-10300 is ahead with a 19.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom x7809C pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. Core i3-10300 also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Atom x7809C is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Atom x7809C still looks like the safer overall buy. Atom x7809C is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Atom x7809C is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1264 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Atom x7809C Benchmark Check

Core i3-10300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
1080p
low	173 FPS	195 FPS
medium	138 FPS	153 FPS
high	113 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	157 FPS
medium	112 FPS	122 FPS
high	90 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	87 FPS
medium	55 FPS	74 FPS
high	44 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	45 FPS

Open Atom x7809C Open Core i3-10300

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
1080p
low	134 FPS	232 FPS
medium	119 FPS	232 FPS
high	109 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	232 FPS
medium	106 FPS	232 FPS
high	98 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	187 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	232 FPS
medium	88 FPS	197 FPS
high	77 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	137 FPS

Open Atom x7809C Open Core i3-10300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
1080p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	232 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	232 FPS

Open Atom x7809C Open Core i3-10300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
1080p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	232 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	235 FPS	232 FPS
high	235 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	232 FPS

Open Atom x7809C Open Core i3-10300

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7809C and Core i3-10300

Atom x7809C

The Atom x7809C 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,409 points. Launch price was $117.

Core i3-10300

The Core i3-10300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,290 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-10300 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10300 — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i3-10300 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-10300 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Core i3-10300's 9,290 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10300.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.7 GHz+85%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	9,409+1%	9,290
Geekbench 6 Single	1,102	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,657	—

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7809C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-10300 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i3-10300
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—