FX-7500 vs Atom x5-E8000
FX-7500
Atom x5-E8000
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 FX-7500 is positioned at rank 668 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-7500
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
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 FX-7500 and Atom x5-E8000
FX-7500
The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom x5-E8000
The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.
Processing Power
Both the FX-7500 and Atom x5-E8000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 104.1% clock advantage for the FX-7500. The FX-7500 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7500 scores 3,209 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x5-E8000.
| Feature | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+217% | 1.04 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,209 | 3,219 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The FX-7500 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (FX-7500) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the FX-7500 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-7500) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (FX-7500) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-7500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The FX-7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Atom x5-E8000 debuted at $18.
| Feature | FX-7500 | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $18-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2016 |
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