Atom x5-Z8350 vs Pentium Silver N6000
Atom x5-Z8350
Pentium Silver N6000
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-Z8350 is positioned at rank 231 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8350 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8350 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Z8350 and Pentium Silver N6000
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 N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x5-Z8350 and Pentium Silver N6000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 52.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6000 (base: 1.44 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8350 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8350 scores 2,979 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8350 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8350 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.92 GHz | 3.3 GHz+72% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz+31% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,979 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8350 uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-RS 1600 on the Atom x5-Z8350 versus DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 — the Pentium Silver N6000 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Silver N6000 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x5-Z8350) vs 2 (Pentium Silver N6000). PCIe lanes: 1 (Atom x5-Z8350) vs 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8350) and SoC (Pentium Silver N6000).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8350 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1600 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 1 | 8+700% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8350) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8350) and UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Pentium Silver N6000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8350 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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