CPU
GPU
Atom x7809C
Ryzen 5 2500X
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7809C
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2500X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7809C | Ryzen 5 2500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7809C | Ryzen 5 2500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 x7809C and Ryzen 5 2500X
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.
Ryzen 5 2500X
The Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,388 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2500X offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2500X — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2500X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2500X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Ryzen 5 2500X's 9,388 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2500X.
| Feature | Atom x7809C | Ryzen 5 2500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,409 | 9,388 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,102 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,657 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7809C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 2500X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7809C | Ryzen 5 2500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C) / not specified (Ryzen 5 2500X).
| Feature | Atom x7809C | Ryzen 5 2500X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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