Atom x7835RE vs Core i7-6820HQ

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Core i7-6820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7835RE

8 / 8

6,795

+0.5%

6,758

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 x7835RE is positioned at rank 32 and the Core i7-6820HQ is on rank 58, 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 i7-6820HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#46

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

217%

#47

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

214%

#48

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

196%

#49

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#50

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#52

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

187%

#53

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

179%

#54

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

179%

#55

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

174%

#58

Core i7-6820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

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 i7-6820HQ
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7835RE	Core i7-6820HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-6820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7835RE and Core i7-6820HQ

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 i7-6820HQ

The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7835RE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6820HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Atom x7835RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7835RE scores 6,795 against the Core i7-6820HQ's 6,758 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x7835RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Core i7-6820HQ
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.7 GHz+108%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+100%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	6,795	6,758

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Core i7-6820HQ
Socket	FCBGA1264	BGA1440
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	—