Atom x5-Z8500 vs Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Atom x5-Z8500
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
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 Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is on rank 1098, so the Atom x5-Z8500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8500 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8500 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
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.
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 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 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 — a 60.5% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8500. The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8500 scores 1,242 against the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300's 1,250 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz+87% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,242 | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 280 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The Atom x5-Z8500 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x5-Z8500) vs 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) — the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8500) and GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 2 | 6+200% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8500) / VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300). The Atom x5-Z8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8500 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Mobile |
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