A4-5100
VS
Atom x7-Z8750

A4-5100 vs Atom x7-Z8750

AMD

A4-5100

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.55 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Atom x7-Z8750

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.56 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 A4-5100 is positioned at rank 842 and the Atom x7-Z8750 is on rank 664, so the Atom x7-Z8750 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 A4-5100

#830
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1353%
#831
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1333%
#832
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1224%
#833
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1219%
#834
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1207%
#836
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1166%
#837
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1118%
#838
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1116%
#839
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1086%
#842
A4-5100
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
97%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750

#652
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
907%
#653
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
894%
#654
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
820%
#655
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
817%
#656
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
809%
#658
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
781%
#659
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
749%
#660
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
748%
#661
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
728%
#664
Atom x7-Z8750
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#665
Athlon X2 QL-64
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#666
Core 3 N350
MSRP: $225|Avg: $220
100%
#668
FX-7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom x7-Z8750 leads in gaming performance. However, the A4-5100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA4-5100Atom x7-Z8750
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-5100Atom x7-Z8750
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5100 and Atom x7-Z8750

AMD

A4-5100

The A4-5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.55 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,301 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Atom x7-Z8750

The Atom x7-Z8750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,294 points. Launch price was $37.

Processing Power

Both the A4-5100 and Atom x7-Z8750 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.55 GHz on the A4-5100 versus 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 — a 49.1% clock advantage for the Atom x7-Z8750. The A4-5100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5100 scores 1,301 against the Atom x7-Z8750's 1,294 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-5100.

FeatureA4-5100Atom x7-Z8750
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
1.55 GHz
2.56 GHz+65%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2048 kB
2 MB
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark
1,301
1,294
Geekbench 6 Single
165
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Memory & Platform

The A4-5100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A4-5100 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-5100) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8750). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-5100) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) — the A4-5100 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureA4-5100Atom x7-Z8750
Socket
FT3
UTFCBGA1380
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
2+100%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8+300%
2
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5100) / not specified (Atom x7-Z8750). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5100) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8750) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5100 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5100 rivals Pentium N3540.

FeatureA4-5100Atom x7-Z8750
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8330
Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry Laptop