Atom x5-Z8330 vs Celeron 1037U
Atom x5-Z8330
Celeron 1037U
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-Z8330 is positioned at rank 778 and the Celeron 1037U is on rank 275, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8330
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-Z8330 and Celeron 1037U
Atom x5-Z8330
The Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Memory support: DDR3L-RS 1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,025 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8330 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1037U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x5-Z8330 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8330 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8330 (base: 1.44 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 1037U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8330 scores 1,025 against the Celeron 1037U's 1,034 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 1037U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8330 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.92 GHz+7% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 1.8 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,025 | 1,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 324 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 626 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1037U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) vs 2 (Celeron 1037U). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) vs 16 (Celeron 1037U) — the Celeron 1037U offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8330) and HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| 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-Z8330) / VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8330) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1037U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget Mobile |
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