Core i3-10300 vs Atom x7809C
Core i3-10300
Atom x7809C
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7809C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10300 | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10300 | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) | ✅ 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 Core i3-10300 and Atom x7809C
Core i3-10300
The Core i3-10300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,290 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10300 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7809C offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10300 versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i3-10300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-10300 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7809C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10300 scores 9,290 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10300 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+85% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 9,290 | 9,409+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,102 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,657 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10300 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10300) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C).
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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