Atom x7809C vs Core i5-12400F

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7809C

8 / 8

9,409

0.0%

19,532

+107.6%

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. The Atom x7809C is positioned at rank #61 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x7809C in both compute-intensive tasks (70% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom x7809C	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom x7809C	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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 i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7809C and Core i5-12400F

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 i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Atom x7809C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 70% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,102 vs 1,700, a 42.7% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,657 vs 657 (150.5% advantage for the Atom x7809C). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	9,409	19,532+108%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	1,102	1,700+54%
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,657+609%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7809C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7809C) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 9 (Atom x7809C) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 11 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1264 (Atom x7809C) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Atom x7809C	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	9	20+122%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.