Atom x7835RE vs Core i5-8305G

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Core i5-8305G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7835RE

8 / 8

6,795

0.0%

6,801

+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 x7835RE is positioned at rank 32 and the Core i5-8305G is on rank 896, so the Atom x7835RE 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 x7835RE

#20

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

173%

#21

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

170%

#22

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

156%

#23

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

156%

#24

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

154%

#26

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

149%

#27

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

143%

#28

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#29

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

139%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8305G

#884

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1510%

#885

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1488%

#886

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1366%

#887

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1360%

#888

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1347%

#890

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1301%

#891

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1248%

#892

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1245%

#893

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1212%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

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 x7835RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7835RE	Core i5-8305G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($127)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-8305G (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7835RE	Core i5-8305G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+175%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($127)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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 x7835RE Benchmark Check

Core i5-8305G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7835RE and Core i5-8305G

Atom x7835RE

The Atom x7835RE 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 1.3 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): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 6,795 points. Launch price was $127.

Core i5-8305G

The Core i5-8305G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,801 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7835RE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8305G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8305G — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8305G (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Atom x7835RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-8305G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7835RE scores 6,795 against the Core i5-8305G's 6,801 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8305G. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Core i5-8305G
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+115%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	6,795	6,801

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-8305G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Core i5-8305G
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA2270
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	—