Phenom II X4 920 vs Atom x7211RE
Phenom II X4 920
Atom x7211RE
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 Phenom II X4 920 is positioned at rank 289 and the Atom x7211RE is on rank 515, so the Phenom II X4 920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 920
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Atom x7211RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Atom x7211RE |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 920 and Atom x7211RE
Phenom II X4 920
The Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $90.
Atom x7211RE
The Atom x7211RE 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 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,188 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x7211RE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 920 versus 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Atom x7211RE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Phenom II X4 920 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7211RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 920 scores 2,202 against the Atom x7211RE's 2,188 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X4 920. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Atom x7211RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+180% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,202 | 2,188 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 920 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7211RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Atom x7211RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 920) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Phenom II X4 920 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Atom x7211RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (16 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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