Atom x7809C vs Core i5-1135G7

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Core i5-1135G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7809C

8 / 8

9,409

0.0%

9,414

+0.1%

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 x7809C is positioned at rank 61 and the Core i5-1135G7 is on rank 688, so the Atom x7809C 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 x7809C

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#49

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

218%

#50

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

215%

#51

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

197%

#52

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

197%

#53

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

195%

#55

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

188%

#56

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

180%

#57

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

180%

#58

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

175%

#61

Atom x7809C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1135G7

#676

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

963%

#677

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

949%

#678

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

871%

#679

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

867%

#680

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

859%

#682

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

830%

#683

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

796%

#684

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

794%

#685

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

773%

#688

Core i5-1135G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1135G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x7809C in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom x7809C	Core i5-1135G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom x7809C	Core i5-1135G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Atom x7809C Benchmark Check

Core i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7809C and Core i5-1135G7

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 i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-1135G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-1135G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Core i5-1135G7's 9,414 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1135G7. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,102 vs 1,592, a 36.4% lead for the Core i5-1135G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,657 vs 4,495 (3.5% advantage for the Atom x7809C). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i5-1135G7
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	9,409	9,414
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,183
Geekbench 6 Single	1,102	1,592+44%
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,657+4%	4,495

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7809C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1135G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7809C versus DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i5-1135G7 — the Atom x7809C supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-1135G7 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7809C) vs 2 (Core i5-1135G7). PCIe lanes: 9 (Atom x7809C) vs 16 (Core i5-1135G7) — the Core i5-1135G7 offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1264 (Atom x7809C) and SoC (Core i5-1135G7).

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i5-1135G7
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	9	16+78%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-1135G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Atom x7809C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.