Atom x5-Z8330 vs Celeron G1820TE
Atom x5-Z8330
Celeron G1820TE
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 G1820TE is on rank 679, so the Celeron G1820TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8330
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G1820TE
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 G1820TE
The Celeron G1820TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8330 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1820TE 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 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820TE (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G1820TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8330 scores 1,025 against the Celeron G1820TE's 1,020 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x5-Z8330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8330 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.92 GHz | 2.2 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 2.2 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,025 | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 415 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 629 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1820TE 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 G1820TE). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) vs 16 (Celeron G1820TE) — the Celeron G1820TE offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8330) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| 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 (Celeron G1820TE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8330) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8330 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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