Intel Atom x7835FE
Also called intel atom x7835fe, atom x7835fe, x7835fe, atom-x7835fe
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 x7835FE launched in July 1, 2025., 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
- 1 year old
- Upgrade pressure
- Low
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 1 year old
- Current generation. Launched July 1, 2025. 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.
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 x7835FE is built on Amston Lake.
| Manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Atom X |
| Architecture | Amston Lake |
| Generation | Intel Atom Processor X Series |
| Segment | Embedded |
Cores and threads
Intel Atom x7835FE has 8 cores.
| Cores | 8 |
|---|
Clock speeds
Intel Atom x7835FE boosts to 3.6 GHz.
| Max boost | 3.6 GHz |
|---|
Cache
Cache on this sheet is 6 MB L3.
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
|---|---|
| Total cache | 6 MB |
Memory
Intel Atom x7835FE addresses 32 GB across 1 memory channels.
| Supported types | DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Max capacity | 32 GB |
| Channels | 1 |
Package and power
Intel Atom x7835FE uses the FCBGA1264 socket and a 12 W TDP.
| Socket | FCBGA1264 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 12 W |
| PCIe | 9 lanes |
Integrated graphics
Intel Atom x7835FE includes Intel UHD Graphics.
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|
Market
Intel Atom x7835FE launched July 1, 2025 at USD 150 (suggested price at launch).
| Launch date | July 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Launch MSRP | USD 150 (suggested price at launch) |
| Model | X7835FE |
Features
Intel Atom x7835FE records 3 instruction sets on this sheet.
| 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
| Socket | FCBGA1264 |
|---|---|
| Board | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision. |
| Memory | DDR4, 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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