CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2609 v4
Atom x7425E
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 Xeon E5-2609 v4 is positioned at rank 526 and the Atom x7425E is on rank 213, so the Atom x7425E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609 v4
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7425E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 v4 | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 v4 | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E5-2609 v4 and Atom x7425E
Xeon E5-2609 v4
The Xeon E5-2609 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,418 points. Launch price was $306.
Atom x7425E
The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2609 v4 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7425E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2609 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 v4 versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Atom x7425E (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2609 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2609 v4 scores 5,418 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7425E. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2609 v4 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7425E.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v4 | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+13% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+233% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Gracemont (2023) |
| PassMark | 5,418 | 5,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2609 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v4 | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7425E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (24EU)), while the Xeon E5-2609 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v4 | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (24EU) |
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