Atom x7835RE vs Pentium Gold G7400

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Pentium Gold G7400

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7835RE

8 / 8

6,795

+1.3%

6,709

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. The Atom x7835RE is positioned at rank #32 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Gold G7400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x7835RE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom x7835RE	Pentium Gold G7400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom x7835RE	Pentium Gold G7400
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

Pentium Gold G7400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7835RE and Pentium Gold G7400

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.

Pentium Gold G7400

The Pentium Gold G7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,709 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7835RE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Atom x7835RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7835RE scores 6,795 against the Pentium Gold G7400's 6,709 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom x7835RE. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Pentium Gold G7400
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+300%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+185%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	6,795+1%	6,709

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Pentium Gold G7400
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1700
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	—