CPU
GPU
Core i5-4670R
Atom x7405C
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 Core i5-4670R is positioned at rank 719 and the Atom x7405C is on rank 180, so the Atom x7405C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670R
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7405C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4670R | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4670R | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ 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 i5-4670R and Atom x7405C
Core i5-4670R
The Core i5-4670R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,233 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x7405C
The Atom x7405C 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,218 points. Launch price was $57.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4670R and Atom x7405C share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4670R versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670R (base: 3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-4670R uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7405C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670R scores 5,233 against the Atom x7405C's 5,218 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4670R. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-4670R vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7405C.
| Feature | Core i5-4670R | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+76% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 5,233 | 5,218 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4670R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7405C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4670R | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7405C includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Core i5-4670R requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-4670R | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
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