CPU
GPU
Pentium Gold 4425Y
Atom x7-E3950
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 Pentium Gold 4425Y is positioned at rank 600 and the Atom x7-E3950 is on rank 480, so the Atom x7-E3950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Gold 4425Y and Atom x7-E3950
Pentium Gold 4425Y
The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.
Atom x7-E3950
The Atom x7-E3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x7-E3950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y versus 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Atom x7-E3950 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4425Y scores 1,854 against the Atom x7-E3950's 1,864 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x7-E3950. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y vs 0 kB on the Atom x7-E3950.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+6% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,854 | 1,864 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 245 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 505 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Pentium Gold 4425Y and Atom x7-E3950
