Pentium Gold 4415Y 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 Pentium Gold 4415Y is positioned at rank 908 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 Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1571%

#897

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1548%

#898

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1421%

#899

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1414%

#900

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1401%

#902

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1353%

#903

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1298%

#904

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1296%

#905

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1261%

#908

Pentium Gold 4415Y

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100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

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

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🏆 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	Pentium Gold 4415Y	Atom x7213RE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4415Y	Atom x7213RE
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.

Pentium Gold 4415Y Benchmark Check

Atom x7213RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4415Y and Atom x7213RE

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

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 Pentium Gold 4415Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Atom x7213RE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE — a 72% clock advantage for the Atom x7213RE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7213RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4415Y scores 2,521 against the Atom x7213RE's 2,538 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom x7213RE. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415Y vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7213RE.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4415Y	Atom x7213RE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+112%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	2 MB	6 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,521	2,538

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7213RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4415Y	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