Atom x5-Z8300 vs A10-5800K
Atom x5-Z8300
A10-5800K
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 Atom x5-Z8300 is positioned at rank 4 and the A10-5800K is on rank 430, so the Atom x5-Z8300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8300
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Atom x5-Z8300 and A10-5800K
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.
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x5-Z8300 and A10-5800K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 78.1% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 1.44 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8300 scores 2,934 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 1% lead for the A10-5800K. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.84 GHz | 4.2 GHz+128% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 3.8 GHz+164% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,934 | 2,963 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 461 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5800K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1600 memory speed. The A10-5800K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 2 (A10-5800K). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 16 (A10-5800K) — the A10-5800K offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8300) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800K).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 32 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 1 | 16+1500% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8300) / AMD-V (A10-5800K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8300) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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