Atom x5-Z8300 vs Celeron N2910
Atom x5-Z8300
Celeron N2910
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 Celeron N2910 is on rank 833, 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 Celeron N2910
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8300 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron N2910
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.
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x5-Z8300 and Celeron N2910 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 — a 14% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8300 (base: 1.44 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N2910 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8300 scores 2,934 against the Celeron N2910's 2,907 — a 0.9% lead for the Atom x5-Z8300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.84 GHz+15% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 1.6 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,934 | 2,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 210 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 700 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2910 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1600 memory speed. The Celeron N2910 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 2 (Celeron N2910). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) vs 4 (Celeron N2910) — the Celeron N2910 offers 3 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8300) and SoC (Celeron N2910).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 1 | 4+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8300) / VT-x (Celeron N2910). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8300) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2910) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8300 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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