Intel Atom x7835RE

Embedded CPUIntel

Also called intel atom x7835re, atom x7835re, x7835re, atom-x7835re

IntelEmbedded CPUAmston Lake

Intel Atom X embedded processor on Amston Lake, with 8 and 6 MB L3 at 12 W TDP addressing up to 32 GB and Intel UHD Graphics.

What you need to know

Still a capable Atom X desktop chip.

Intel Atom x7835RE launched in April 1, 2024., Core and thread counts are not recorded here on Amston Lake, dropping into the FCBGA1264 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up.

Still good?: Yes, for most work this class is sold for
Product age: 2 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low

Feex says

Old is not the same as bad. If the GPU is the bottleneck, swapping this CPU is one of the more expensive ways to learn that lesson.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Very Good. Very Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 2 years old: Previous generation. Launched April 1, 2024. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low. Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature.

Where does it sit?

Amston Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.

11th Gen

12th Gen

13th Gen

14th Gen

Core Ultra

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Very Good

Plenty for current games when the GPU is the limit, which it often is.

Productivity: Very Good

8 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Average

Thread count is not recorded on this sheet.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Good

Rated 12 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not if this chip already matches your work.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

Intel Atom x7835RE is built on Amston Lake.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	Intel
Family	Atom X
Architecture	Amston Lake
Generation	Intel Atom Processor X Series
Segment	Embedded

Cores and threads

Intel Atom x7835RE has 8 cores.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	8

Clock speeds

Intel Atom x7835RE boosts to 3.6 GHz.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Clock speeds
Max boost	3.6 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 6 MB L3.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Cache
L3 cache	6 MB
Total cache	6 MB

Memory

Intel Atom x7835RE addresses 32 GB across 1 memory channels.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5
Max capacity	32 GB
Channels	1

Package and power

Intel Atom x7835RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket and a 12 W TDP.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Package and power
Socket	FCBGA1264
TDP	12 W
PCIe	9 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Atom x7835RE includes Intel UHD Graphics.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics

Market

Intel Atom x7835RE launched April 1, 2024 at USD 127 (suggested price at launch).

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Market
Launch date	April 1, 2024
Launch MSRP	USD 127 (suggested price at launch)
Model	X7835RE

Features

Intel Atom x7835RE records 3 instruction sets on this sheet.

Intel Atom x7835RE specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AVX2SSE4.1SSE4.2
Security	Boot GuardOS GuardMode-Based Execute Control
Virtualization	Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
AI acceleration	Gaussian Neural Accelerator

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FCBGA1264
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5, up to 32 GB
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.

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