Atom x5-E8000 vs Phenom II X6 1045T

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Phenom II X6 1045T

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E8000

4 / 4

3,219

0.0%

3,244

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Atom x5-E8000 is positioned at rank 18 and the Phenom II X6 1045T is on rank 168, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

2883%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

2724%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1978%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

596%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

472%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

413%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

236%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

233%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

213%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

212%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

210%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

204%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

202%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

201%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

199%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

98%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

99%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

98%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

97%

#168

Phenom II X6 1045T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

97%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

97%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

97%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

97%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

97%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

96%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

96%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

96%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E8000 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Phenom II X6 1045T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X6 1045T (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Phenom II X6 1045T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1045T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E8000 and Phenom II X6 1045T

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 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. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

Phenom II X6 1045T

The Phenom II X6 1045T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,244 points. Launch price was $175.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-E8000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1045T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T — a 101.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1045T. The Atom x5-E8000 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E8000 scores 3,219 against the Phenom II X6 1045T's 3,244 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom II X6 1045T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T.

Feature	Atom x5-E8000	Phenom II X6 1045T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	1.04 GHz	3.2 GHz+208%
Base Clock	—	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	3,219	3,244