Core i7-7Y75 vs Atom x7213RE

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 i7-7Y75 is positioned at rank 1181 and the Atom x7213RE is on rank 401, so the Atom x7213RE 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 i7-7Y75

#1169

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4549%

#1170

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4482%

#1171

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4115%

#1172

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4096%

#1173

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4059%

#1175

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3919%

#1176

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3758%

#1177

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3752%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3651%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7213RE

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#389

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

543%

#390

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

535%

#391

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#392

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

489%

#393

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#395

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#396

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#397

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#398

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#401

Atom x7213RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 x7213RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-7Y75	Atom x7213RE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-7Y75 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-7Y75	Atom x7213RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)	✅ 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 i7-7Y75 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7Y75 and Atom x7213RE

Core i7-7Y75

The Core i7-7Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,534 points. Launch price was $393.

Atom x7213RE

The Atom x7213RE 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 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): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,538 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-7Y75 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Atom x7213RE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-7Y75 versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7Y75 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-7Y75 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7213RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7Y75 scores 2,534 against the Atom x7213RE's 2,538 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7213RE. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-7Y75 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7213RE.

Feature	Core i7-7Y75	Atom x7213RE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,534	2,538

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7Y75 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7213RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7Y75	Atom x7213RE
Socket	FCBGA1515	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