Xeon E-2144G vs Atom x7809C

Xeon E-2144G

4 Cores8 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2144G

4 / 8

9,397

0.0%

9,409

+0.1%

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 E-2144G is positioned at rank 997 and the Atom x7809C is on rank 61, so the Atom x7809C 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 E-2144G

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

46183%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8720%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7747%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5985%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

85%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

84%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

82%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

70%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

100%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

99%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

86%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

86%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

86%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

83%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

83%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

81%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

76%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

75%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

75%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7809C

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#49

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

218%

#50

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

215%

#51

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

197%

#52

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

197%

#53

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

195%

#55

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

188%

#56

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

180%

#57

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

180%

#58

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

175%

#61

Atom x7809C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

93%

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 x7809C (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E-2144G	Atom x7809C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($389)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E-2144G (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E-2144G	Atom x7809C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($389)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E-2144G Benchmark Check

Atom x7809C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2144G and Atom x7809C

Xeon E-2144G

The Xeon E-2144G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,397 points. Launch price was $272.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2144G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7809C offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7809C has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2144G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E-2144G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7809C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2144G scores 9,397 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x7809C. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2144G vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.

Feature	Xeon E-2144G	Atom x7809C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+25%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	9,397	9,409
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,102
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,657

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2144G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2144G	Atom x7809C
Socket	LGA1151	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