Atom x5-Z8300 vs Pentium Gold 6500Y

Atom x5-Z8300

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.84 GHz2015

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-Z8300

4 / 4

2,934

0.0%

2,966

+1.1%

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 Pentium Gold 6500Y is on rank 346, 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 Pentium Gold 6500Y

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#335

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

487%

#336

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

447%

#337

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

445%

#338

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

441%

#340

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

426%

#341

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#342

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

408%

#343

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

397%

#346

Pentium Gold 6500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Pentium Gold 6500Y (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8300	Pentium Gold 6500Y
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 (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x5-Z8300 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8300	Pentium Gold 6500Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ 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-Z8300 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 6500Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-Z8300 and Pentium Gold 6500Y

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.

Pentium Gold 6500Y

The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 6500Y 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 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6500Y (base: 1.44 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8300 scores 2,934 against the Pentium Gold 6500Y's 2,966 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium Gold 6500Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8300	Pentium Gold 6500Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.84 GHz	3.4 GHz+85%
Base Clock	1.44 GHz+31%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,934	2,966+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-Z8300 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8300	Pentium Gold 6500Y
Socket	UTFCBGA592	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-RS 1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	1	—