
Atom x7835RE vs Xeon E5-2448L

Atom x7835RE

Xeon E5-2448L
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon E5-2448L is on rank 434, so the Atom x7835RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2448L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7835RE | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7835RE | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7835RE and Xeon E5-2448L

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.

Xeon E5-2448L
The Xeon E5-2448L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,774 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Atom x7835RE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2448L's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2448L — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Atom x7835RE (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom x7835RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2448L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7835RE scores 6,795 against the Xeon E5-2448L's 6,774 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7835RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2448L.
| Feature | Atom x7835RE | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.8 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+233% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,795 | 6,774 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2448L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7835RE | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7835RE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)), while the Xeon E5-2448L requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x7835RE | Xeon E5-2448L |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) | — |
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