Ryzen 5 3500U vs Atom x7835RE
Ryzen 5 3500U
Atom x7835RE
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 5 3500U is positioned at rank 614 and the Atom x7835RE is on rank 32, so the Atom x7835RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
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 5 3500U and Atom x7835RE
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x7835RE
The Atom x7835RE 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 1.3 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): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 6,795 points. Launch price was $127.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3500U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3500U scores 6,836 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+62% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm-17% |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 6,836 | 6,795 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,545 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 876 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Ryzen 5 3500U versus DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7835RE — the Atom x7835RE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3500U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 1 (Atom x7835RE). PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 9 (Atom x7835RE) — the Ryzen 5 3500U offers 3 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Ryzen 5 3500U) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7835RE).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+33% | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U) / not specified (Atom x7835RE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 5 3500U) and Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) (Atom x7835RE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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