Atom x5-Z8300 vs Athlon Silver 3050U
Atom x5-Z8300
Athlon Silver 3050U
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 Athlon Silver 3050U is on rank 456, 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 Athlon Silver 3050U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | Athlon Silver 3050U |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | Athlon Silver 3050U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Athlon Silver 3050U
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Silver 3050U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x5-Z8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U — a 54% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050U (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050U uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8300 scores 2,934 against the Athlon Silver 3050U's 2,950 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | Athlon Silver 3050U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.84 GHz | 3.2 GHz+74% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 2.2 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,934 | 2,950 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 873 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,524 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-RS 1600 on the Atom x5-Z8300 versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U — 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: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 2 (Athlon Silver 3050U). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 8 (Athlon Silver 3050U) — the Athlon Silver 3050U offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8300) and Mobile (Athlon Silver 3050U).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | Athlon Silver 3050U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 32 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 1 | 8+700% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8300) / AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8300) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) — 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 | Atom x5-Z8300 | Athlon Silver 3050U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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