Intel Atom x7433RE vs Intel Core i9-13900TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data draws a clear, decisive line between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-13900TE wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database, taking all five comparisons outright. The Intel Atom x7433RE does not win a single contest in the head-to-head set, so the use-case split is not about one edging the other in certain workloads; it is about the scale of the i9's dominance in every measured category.

That said, the Atom is not without a role. The data shows the Atom x7433RE sits at the 61st percentile among all CPUs in the database, which is actually slightly higher than the Core i9-13900TE's 60th percentile placement. This is a notable divergence: the Atom's average benchmark score of 5601 is higher than the i9's 5342 average, even though the i9 crushes the Atom in every single head-to-head test. This occurs because the Atom's benchmark set includes many PassMark workloads where it posts respectable numbers, while the i9's recorded benchmarks are limited to Cinebench tests, which are far more demanding on multicore and singlecore throughput.

For workloads that mirror Cinebench rendering, the Core i9-13900TE is the only rational choice. The Atom's multicore scores are approximately one-fifth of the i9's, so any rendering, video encoding, or heavily threaded compute task will favor the i9 by an overwhelming margin. For lighter embedded or mobile tasks, such as basic data compression, integer math, or floating-point math, the Atom still produces usable scores, but the i9's head-to-head wins do not cover those PassMark tests, so the Atom's relative competence in those areas is not contradicted by the recorded comparisons.

The practical split, then, is between a high-throughput desktop processor designed for sustained multi-threaded workloads and a low-power Atom chip whose benchmark profile suggests it handles modest single-threaded and parallel tasks without collapsing. The i9 is the clear winner for productivity and content creation. The Atom is not a winner anywhere in the head-to-head data, but its percentile ranking indicates it is not a slouch in the broader database context.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is fundamental. The Intel Atom x7433RE uses the Amston Lake architecture, built on the Atom (Gracemont) generation, while the Intel Core i9-13900TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, but the design philosophies diverge sharply.

The Atom x7433RE is a 4-core, 4-thread processor with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy is modest: 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i9-13900TE, by contrast, packs 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock listed at 1.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 36 MB shared. The i9's die size is recorded at 257 mm², while the Atom has no die size figure in the database.

Memory support is a major differentiator. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, but the Atom uses a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i9 uses a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the i9 but not on the Atom. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Atom offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), while the i9 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Atom carries UHD Graphics 32EU, while the i9 carries UHD Graphics 770. The Atom's socket is Intel BGA 1264, indicating a soldered mobile design, while the i9 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The i9's market segment is listed as Desktop, the Atom's as Mobile. The Atom was released in April 2024, the i9 in January 2023. The Atom has a launch MSRP of $63, while the i9 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are stark. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-13900TE scores 1861 against the Atom's 356, a delta of -80.9% for the Atom. That same exact delta of -80.9% repeats across every single head-to-head test in the database, including R20 multicore (7758 vs 1484), R20 singlecore (1094 vs 209), R23 multicore (18472 vs 3535), and R23 singlecore (2607 vs 499).

This uniform delta of -80.9% across all five tests is striking. It means the i9 outperforms the Atom by a consistent factor of roughly five in every Cinebench test, regardless of whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded. The i9's advantage in single-core tests (1094 vs 209 in R20 singlecore, 2607 vs 499 in R23 singlecore) shows that its architectural efficiency and higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz dominate even when thread count is irrelevant.

The multi-core results amplify the core-count disparity. With 24 cores and 32 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads, the i9's R23 multicore score of 18472 is more than five times the Atom's 3535. The i9's base clock of 1.00 GHz is lower than the Atom's 1.50 GHz, but the boost clock of 5.00 GHz and the far larger cache and core count render that base-clock difference moot.

What the head-to-head data does not include are the PassMark tests that the Atom has recorded and the i9 does not. The Atom's PassMark scores include data compression at 43671, data encryption at 3029, extended instructions at 2157, find prime numbers at 19, floating-point math at 8582, integer math at 13054, multithread at 4159, physics at 323, random string sorting at 5399, and single-thread at 1568. These are not contradicted by any i9 scores, as the i9 has no PassMark entries in the database. Therefore, the head-to-head table is the only direct comparison, and it is entirely one-sided.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Here is the breakdown of fields where the two diverge:

• Cores: Atom has 4, i9 has 24
• Threads: Atom has 4, i9 has 32
• Base Clock: Atom is 1.50 GHz, i9 is 1.00 GHz
• Boost Clock: Atom is 3.40 GHz, i9 is 5.00 GHz
• TDP: Atom is 9 W, i9 is 35 W
• Socket: Atom uses Intel BGA 1264, i9 uses Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Atom is Amston Lake, i9 is Raptor Lake
• Codename: Atom is Amston Lake, i9 is Raptor Lake-S
• Generation: Atom is Atom (Gracemont), i9 is Core i9 (Raptor Lake)
• Die Size: Atom has no recorded value, i9 is 257 mm²
• L1 Cache: Atom is 96 KB per core, i9 is 80 KB per core
• L2 Cache: Atom is 2 MB shared, i9 is 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: Atom is 6 MB shared, i9 is 36 MB shared
• Memory Bus: Atom is single-channel, i9 is dual-channel
• Memory Bandwidth: Atom is 38.4 GB/s, i9 has no recorded value
• ECC Memory: Atom does not support it, i9 supports it
• PCIe: Atom is Gen 3, 9 lanes, i9 is Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Atom has UHD Graphics 32EU, i9 has UHD Graphics 770
• Market Segment: Atom is Mobile, i9 is Desktop
• Release Date: Atom is April 2024, i9 is January 2023
• Launch MSRP: Atom is $63, i9 has no recorded value
• Part Number: Atom is SRNEQ, i9 is SRMG1

The only fields where the two match are manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), production status (Active), and the fact that neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Atom x7433RE has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The i9-13900TE scores 2607 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, while the Atom x7433RE scores 499, a delta of -80.9% for the Atom.

Q: Does the Atom support ECC memory?

A: No, the database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel Atom x7433RE. The Intel Core i9-13900TE does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Atom x7433RE has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-13900TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Atom x7433RE boosts to 3.40 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Atom x7433RE has a TDP of 9 W, while the i9-13900TE has a TDP of 35 W.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-13900TE is the superior processor in every head-to-head benchmark recorded, winning all five Cinebench tests with a consistent delta of -80.9%. For any workload that appears in the head-to-head set, the i9 is the only defensible pick. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver roughly five times the performance of the Atom in both single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench tests.

The Intel Atom x7433RE, however, is not a failure in the broader database context. Its 61st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 5601 actually exceed the i9's 60th percentile and 5342 average, but those figures are drawn from different test sets. The Atom's recorded PassMark results, such as data compression at 43671 and integer math at 13054, show it can handle light computational tasks. Its 9 W TDP and $63 launch MSRP position it as a low-power mobile part, and its single-channel memory bus and Gen 3 PCIe reflect that positioning.

Who should pick which? Users running rendering, encoding, or any Cinebench-style workload should choose the Core i9-13900TE without hesitation. The i9 is also the choice for desktop users who need ECC memory support, dual-channel memory, Gen 5 PCIe, and a socketed platform. The Atom is appropriate for embedded or mobile scenarios where power consumption is paramount, where a soldered BGA package is acceptable, and where the workload is light enough that the i9's massive advantage is irrelevant. The database does not show the Atom winning anywhere, so its selection is a matter of fitting the lowest-power option, not the fastest one.