Ryzen 7 2700U vs Atom x7835RE

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 / 8

6,850

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Atom x7835RE

8 / 8

6,795

0.0%

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 7 2700U is positioned at rank 748 and the Atom x7835RE is on rank 32, so the Atom x7835RE 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 Ryzen 7 2700U

#735

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#736

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#737

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#738

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#739

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#741

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#742

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#743

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#744

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#748

Ryzen 7 2700U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#760

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE

#20

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

173%

#21

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

170%

#22

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

156%

#23

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

156%

#24

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

154%

#26

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

149%

#27

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

143%

#28

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#29

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

139%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7835RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	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 (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 2700U (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	Atom x7835RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)

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.

Ryzen 7 2700U Benchmark Check

Atom x7835RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700U and Atom x7835RE

Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 2700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700U scores 6,850 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700U	Atom x7835RE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+69%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+300%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	6,850	6,795

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.