A8-4500M vs Atom Z2760
A8-4500M
Atom Z2760
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 A8-4500M is positioned at rank 728 and the Atom Z2760 is on rank 529, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-4500M
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4500M | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4500M | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 A8-4500M and Atom Z2760
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-4500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom Z2760 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A8-4500M versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the A8-4500M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A8-4500M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom Z2760 uses Cloverview (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4500M scores 1,693 against the Atom Z2760's 1,697 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom Z2760. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+56% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+6% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Cloverview (2012) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 1,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 283 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4500M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2760 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A8-4500M versus LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 — the A8-4500M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-4500M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-4500M) vs 0 (Atom Z2760) — the A8-4500M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | LPDDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-4500M) / not specified (Atom Z2760). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7640G (A8-4500M) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom Z2760) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7640G | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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