Core i7-3615QM vs Atom x7405C

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3615QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Atom x7405C

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3615QM

4 / 8

5,167

0.0%

5,218

+1.0%

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 i7-3615QM is positioned at rank 307 and the Atom x7405C is on rank 180, so the Atom x7405C 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 i7-3615QM

#295

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

454%

#296

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

448%

#297

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

411%

#298

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

409%

#299

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

405%

#301

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

391%

#302

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

375%

#303

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

375%

#304

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

365%

#307

Core i7-3615QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7405C

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#168

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

354%

#169

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

349%

#170

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

320%

#171

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

319%

#172

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

316%

#174

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

305%

#175

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#176

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

292%

#177

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

284%

#180

Atom x7405C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7405C (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3615QM	Atom x7405C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3615QM	Atom x7405C
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 i7-3615QM Benchmark Check

Atom x7405C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3615QM and Atom x7405C

Core i7-3615QM

The Core i7-3615QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,167 points. Launch price was $378.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3615QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x7405C's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QM versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C — a 3% clock advantage for the Atom x7405C (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-3615QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7405C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QM scores 5,167 against the Atom x7405C's 5,218 — a 1% lead for the Atom x7405C. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3615QM	Atom x7405C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+35%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	5,167	5,218

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3615QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7405C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3615QM	Atom x7405C
Socket	FCBGA1224	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