Xeon D-1528 vs Atom x7835RE

CPU

GPU

Xeon D-1528

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2015

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1528

6 / 12

6,823

+0.4%

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 Xeon D-1528 is positioned at rank 432 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 Xeon D-1528

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6091%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

100%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1150%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1022%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

789%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

99%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

96%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

95%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

95%

#432

Xeon D-1528

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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	Xeon D-1528	Atom x7835RE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1528 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1528	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.

Xeon D-1528 Benchmark Check

Atom x7835RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1528 and Atom x7835RE

Xeon D-1528

The Xeon D-1528 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,823 points. Launch price was $320.

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 Xeon D-1528 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1528 versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Atom x7835RE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1528 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1528 scores 6,823 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-1528. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1528 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.

Feature	Xeon D-1528	Atom x7835RE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 8+33%
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+46%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	6 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	6,823	6,795

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1528 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1528	Atom x7835RE
Socket	FCBGA1667	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