Atom x5-Z8300 vs Core i5-4300M

Atom x5-Z8300

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.84 GHz2015

Core i5-4300M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-Z8300

4 / 4

2,934

0.0%

2,960

+0.9%

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 Core i5-4300M is on rank 1017, so the Atom x5-Z8300 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-Z8300

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

99%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

90%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

90%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

89%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

86%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

83%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

82%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

80%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

74%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

73%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300M

#1005

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2250%

#1006

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2217%

#1007

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2035%

#1008

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2026%

#1009

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2008%

#1011

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1939%

#1012

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1859%

#1013

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1856%

#1014

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1806%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

97%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4300M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x5-Z8300 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8300	Core i5-4300M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom x5-Z8300 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $20 (vs $227), it costs 91% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1025% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-4300M.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8300	Core i5-4300M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1025%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)

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-Z8300 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-Z8300 and Core i5-4300M

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.

Core i5-4300M

The Core i5-4300M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,960 points. Launch price was $227.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4300M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300M — a 56.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4300M (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4300M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8300 scores 2,934 against the Core i5-4300M's 2,960 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4300M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4300M.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8300	Core i5-4300M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.84 GHz	3.3 GHz+79%
Base Clock	1.44 GHz	2.6 GHz+81%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,934	2,960

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4300M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8300	Core i5-4300M
Socket	UTFCBGA592	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-RS 1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	1	—