Xeon E5-4620 v2 vs Atom x7809C

Xeon E5-4620 v2

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Atom x7809C

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620 v2

8 / 16

9,424

+0.2%

9,409

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 E5-4620 v2 is positioned at rank 425 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 E5-4620 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6020%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1137%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1010%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

780%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

100%

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 E5-4620 v2	Atom x7809C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620 v2	Atom x7809C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Atom x7809C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4620 v2 and Atom x7809C

Xeon E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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 E5-4620 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Atom x7809C's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7809C — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Atom x7809C (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Atom x7809C is built on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 v2 scores 9,424 against the Atom x7809C's 9,409 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4620 v2. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7809C.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620 v2	Atom x7809C
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+233%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (per module)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	—	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	9,424	9,409
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,102
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,657

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7809C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620 v2	Atom x7809C
Socket	LGA2011	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