Atom x7835RE vs Ryzen 5 3500U

CPU

GPU

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

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Ryzen 5 3500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7835RE

8 / 8

6,795

0.0%

6,836

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Atom x7835RE

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 12W instead of 15W, a 3W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,795 vs 6,836).
❌Launch MSRP is still $127 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 3500U

2019

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 15W vs 12W.
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Atom x7835RE moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.

Atom x7835RE

2024

Ryzen 5 3500U

2019

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 12W instead of 15W, a 3W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,795 vs 6,836).
❌Launch MSRP is still $127 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 15W vs 12W.
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Atom x7835RE moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3500U better than Atom x7835RE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3500U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3500U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.8% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3500U is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 3500U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 5 3500U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $127 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Atom x7835RE only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Atom x7835RE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FCBGA1264 and DDR5 instead of FP5, and 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Atom x7835RE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	170 FPS	169 FPS
medium	138 FPS	149 FPS
high	113 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	142 FPS
medium	112 FPS	121 FPS
high	90 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	67 FPS
medium	55 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	134 FPS	120 FPS
medium	119 FPS	105 FPS
high	109 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	106 FPS	90 FPS
high	98 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	77 FPS
medium	88 FPS	69 FPS
high	77 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	171 FPS
medium	170 FPS	171 FPS
high	170 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7835RE and Ryzen 5 3500U

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.

Ryzen 5 3500U

The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7835RE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom x7835RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7835RE scores 6,795 against the Ryzen 5 3500U's 6,836 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500U.

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.1 GHz+62%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,795	6,836
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,545
Geekbench 6 Single	—	876
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7835RE versus DDR4-2400 on the Ryzen 5 3500U — the Atom x7835RE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3500U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7835RE) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 3500U). PCIe lanes: 9 (Atom x7835RE) vs 12 (Ryzen 5 3500U) — the Ryzen 5 3500U offers 3 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7835RE) and Mobile (Ryzen 5 3500U).

Feature	Atom x7835RE	Ryzen 5 3500U
Socket	FCBGA1264	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	9	12+33%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7835RE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) (Atom x7835RE) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 5 3500U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.