Atom x5-Z8500 vs A4-3320M
Atom x5-Z8500
A4-3320M
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-Z8500 is positioned at rank 450 and the A4-3320M is on rank 861, so the Atom x5-Z8500 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-Z8500
Performance Per Dollar A4-3320M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8500 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8500 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Z8500 and A4-3320M
Atom x5-Z8500
The Atom x5-Z8500 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 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,242 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-3320M
The A4-3320M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,241 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-3320M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x5-Z8500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8500 versus 2.6 GHz on the A4-3320M — a 14.9% clock advantage for the A4-3320M (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-3320M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8500 scores 1,242 against the A4-3320M's 1,241 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x5-Z8500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz | 2.6 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,242 | 1,241 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 251 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-3320M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-3320M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x5-Z8500) vs 16 (A4-3320M) — the A4-3320M offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 2 | 16+700% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8500) / AMD-V (A4-3320M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8500) and Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3320M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3320M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3320M rivals Pentium B970.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | Radeon HD 6480G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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