Athlon X4 760K vs Atom x5-Z8350
Athlon X4 760K
Atom x5-Z8350
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 X4 760K is positioned at rank 599 and the Atom x5-Z8350 is on rank 231, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X4 760K and Atom x5-Z8350
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x5-Z8350
The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 760K and Atom x5-Z8350 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 — a 72.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Athlon X4 760K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the Atom x5-Z8350's 2,979 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 760K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+114% | 1.92 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+164% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,979 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 760K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 760K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X4 760K) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8350). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X4 760K) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8350) — the Athlon X4 760K offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X4 760K) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8350).
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+1500% | 1 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8350). The Atom x5-Z8350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Athlon X4 760K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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