Atom x7809C vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Xeon E3-1285 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd79 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7809C

8 / 8

9,409

0.0%

9,502

+1.0%

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 Xeon E3-1285 v6 is on rank 455, 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 Xeon E3-1285 v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6562%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1239%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1101%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

850%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

99%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

99%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

98%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

98%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

98%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

97%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

100%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

100%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

99%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

99%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

99%

#469

Xeon X5670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7809C (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7809C	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-DT (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7809C	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

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

Xeon E3-1285 v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7809C and Xeon E3-1285 v6

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v6

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 79 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,502 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v6 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v6 (base: 2 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses Kaby Lake-DT (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Xeon E3-1285 v6's 9,502 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1285 v6. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v6.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2 GHz	4.1 GHz+105%
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)	Kaby Lake-DT (2017)
PassMark	9,409	9,502
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 Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—