Atom x5-Z8350 vs Pentium Silver

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-Z8350 is positioned at rank 231 and the Pentium Silver is on rank 120, so the Pentium Silver 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-Z8350

#219

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

394%

#220

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

388%

#221

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

356%

#222

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

355%

#223

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

351%

#225

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

339%

#226

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

325%

#227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

325%

#228

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

316%

#231

Atom x5-Z8350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver

#108

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

294%

#109

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

290%

#110

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

266%

#111

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

265%

#112

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

263%

#114

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

254%

#115

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

243%

#116

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

243%

#117

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

236%

#120

Pentium Silver

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

98%

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 Silver (2020) utilizes modern node technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8350	Pentium Silver
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x5-Z8350 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and 4 GB, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8350	Pentium Silver
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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-Z8350 Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-Z8350 and Pentium Silver

Atom x5-Z8350

The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 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 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Silver

The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8350 is built on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8350 scores 2,979 against the Pentium Silver's 2,989 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Silver.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8350	Pentium Silver
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	1.92 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.44 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	14 nm	—
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	2,979	2,989