Core i5-1135G7 vs Atom x7809C

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 / 8

9,414

+0.1%

9,409

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 Core i5-1135G7 is positioned at rank 688 and the Atom x7809C is on rank 61, so the Atom x7809C 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 Core i5-1135G7

#676

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

963%

#677

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

949%

#678

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

871%

#679

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

867%

#680

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

859%

#682

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

830%

#683

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

796%

#684

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

794%

#685

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

773%

#688

Core i5-1135G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7809C

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#49

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

218%

#50

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

215%

#51

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

197%

#52

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

197%

#53

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

195%

#55

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

188%

#56

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

180%

#57

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

180%

#58

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

175%

#61

Atom x7809C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1135G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x7809C in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1135G7	Atom x7809C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1135G7	Atom x7809C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Atom x7809C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Atom x7809C

Core i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7809C offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Atom x7809C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1135G7. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,592 vs 1,102, a 36.4% lead for the Core i5-1135G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,495 vs 4,657 (3.5% advantage for the Atom x7809C). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Atom x7809C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+60%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	9,414	9,409
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592+44%	1,102
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	4,657+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i5-1135G7 versus DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7809C — the Atom x7809C supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-1135G7 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 1 (Atom x7809C). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 9 (Atom x7809C) — the Core i5-1135G7 offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1135G7) and FCBGA1264 (Atom x7809C).

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Atom x7809C
Socket	FCBGA1449	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+78%	9

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-1135G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Atom x7809C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.