Ryzen 7 5800X vs Atom x7213RE
Ryzen 7 5800X
Atom x7213RE
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7213RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Atom x7213RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Atom x7213RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7 5800X and Atom x7213RE
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Atom x7213RE
The Atom x7213RE 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,538 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Atom x7213RE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE — a 32.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Atom x7213RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Atom x7213RE's 2,538 — a 166.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7213RE.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Atom x7213RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+300% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,712+992% | 2,538 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Atom x7213RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7213RE — the Atom x7213RE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 1 (Atom x7213RE). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 9 (Atom x7213RE) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7213RE).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Atom x7213RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+167% | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Atom x7213RE). The Atom x7213RE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Atom x7213RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (16EU) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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