CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Atom x7809C
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is positioned at rank 135 and the Atom x7809C is on rank 61, so the Atom x7809C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7809C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Atom x7809C
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x7809C
The Atom x7809C 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,409 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7809C offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Atom x7809C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 9,493 | 9,409 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,102 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,657 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7809C).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Atom x7809C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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