Core i7-4930K vs Atom x7809C

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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 i7-4930K is positioned at rank 919 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 i7-4930K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22265%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21039%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15276%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4602%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3645%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3189%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1826%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1803%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1641%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1641%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1623%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1579%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1557%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1551%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1537%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

96%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

96%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

100%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

100%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

100%

#923

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

98%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

98%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

98%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

98%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

98%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

96%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

96%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7809C (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Atom x7809C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930K (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4930K	Atom x7809C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-4930K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4930K and Atom x7809C

Core i7-4930K

The Core i7-4930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,379 points. Launch price was $670.

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 i7-4930K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Atom x7809C offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4930K uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7809C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4930K scores 9,379 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Atom x7809C
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 8+33%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	9,379	9,409
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,102
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,657

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4930K uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4930K	Atom x7809C
Socket	LGA2011	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