Athlon Silver 3050U vs Atom x5-Z8300
Athlon Silver 3050U
Atom x5-Z8300
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 Athlon Silver 3050U is positioned at rank 456 and the Atom x5-Z8300 is on rank 4, so the Atom x5-Z8300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050U
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | Atom x5-Z8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | Atom x5-Z8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Athlon Silver 3050U and Atom x5-Z8300
Athlon Silver 3050U
The Athlon Silver 3050U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,950 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x5-Z8300
The Atom x5-Z8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.84 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,934 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x5-Z8300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 — a 54% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the Atom x5-Z8300's 2,934 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Atom x5-Z8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+74% | 1.84 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+53% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,950 | 2,934 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 873 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,524 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus DDR3L-RS 1600 on the Atom x5-Z8300 — the Athlon Silver 3050U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Silver 3050U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Silver 3050U) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8300). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Silver 3050U) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) — the Athlon Silver 3050U offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8300).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Atom x5-Z8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+700% | 1 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8300). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Atom x5-Z8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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