Atom x7809C vs Xeon E5-4655 v3

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Xeon E5-4655 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7809C

8 / 8

9,409

+0.3%

9,377

0.0%

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 E5-4655 v3 is on rank 717, 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 E5-4655 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13809%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2316%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1790%

#419

Xeon 6736P

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

99%

#420

EPYC 9655P

MSRP: $10811|Avg: $7958

99%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

98%

#423

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444

97%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

96%

#717

Xeon E5-4655 v3

MSRP: $623|Avg: $150

100%

#718

Xeon E3-1220 v6

MSRP: $372|Avg: $80

100%

#719

Xeon E5-2623 v3

MSRP: $444|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#728

Xeon E5-2609 v3

MSRP: $306|Avg: $306

97%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

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 E5-4655 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7809C	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 E5-4655 v3 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7809C and Xeon E5-4655 v3

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 E5-4655 v3

The Xeon E5-4655 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,377 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7809C packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4655 v3 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Atom x7809C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v3 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Atom x7809C (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Atom x7809C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-4655 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7809C scores 9,409 against the Xeon E5-4655 v3's 9,377 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4655 v3.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	9,409	9,377
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 E5-4655 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7809C	Xeon E5-4655 v3
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA2011
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	—