Core i7-4770S vs Atom x7835RE

Core i7-4770S

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4770S

4 / 8

6,749

0.0%

6,795

+0.7%

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 i7-4770S is positioned at rank 745 and the Atom x7835RE is on rank 32, so the Atom x7835RE 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 i7-4770S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14086%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13310%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9664%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2911%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2306%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2017%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1155%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1140%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1038%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1038%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1027%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

999%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

985%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

981%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

972%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

100%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

100%

#748

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#749

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

100%

#750

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

99%

#751

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

99%

#752

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#753

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

98%

#754

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

#755

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

98%

#756

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

98%

#757

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

98%

#758

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

98%

#759

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE

#20

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

173%

#21

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

170%

#22

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

156%

#23

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

156%

#24

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

154%

#26

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

149%

#27

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

143%

#28

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#29

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

139%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

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 x7835RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4770S	Atom x7835RE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770S (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4770S	Atom x7835RE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+260%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)

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 i7-4770S Benchmark Check

Atom x7835RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4770S and Atom x7835RE

Core i7-4770S

The Core i7-4770S 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,749 points. Launch price was $329.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4770S packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770S versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770S (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i7-4770S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770S scores 6,749 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom x7835RE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770S vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.

Feature	Core i7-4770S	Atom x7835RE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+138%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	6,749	6,795

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4770S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4770S	Atom x7835RE
Socket	LGA1150	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