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Atom x5-Z8500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

CPUCPUGPUGPU
Intel

Atom x5-Z8500

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 2.24 GHz2015
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AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
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Atom x5-Z8500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Performance Spectrum

Atom x5-Z8500
4 / 4
1,242
0.0%
brand logoCore 2 Duo L7200
brand logoCeleron J1800
brand logoCeleron P4600
brand logoCore 2 Duo E8435
brand logoCore i9-13900TE
brand logoCore Ultra 5 235
brand logoXeon W-3375
brand logoXeon w9-3575X
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8 / 16
34,293
+2661.1%
brand logoRyzen 7 7445HS
brand logoRyzen 7 6800H
brand logoRyzen 5 7500F
brand logoRyzen 9 8945H
brand logoRyzen 9 7900X3D
brand logoRyzen 9 9950X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

Atom x5-Z8500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low266 FPS
medium247 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra186 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium735 FPS
high579 FPS
ultra491 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra857 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra782 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low380 FPS
medium346 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra259 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low343 FPS
medium318 FPS
high296 FPS
ultra243 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low225 FPS
medium206 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra156 FPS
The Sims 4

The Sims 4

1080P
Atom x5-Z8500
low31 FPS
medium31 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low470 FPS
medium393 FPS
high265 FPS
ultra214 FPS
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Atom x5-Z8500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Atom x5-Z8500

2015

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (1,242 vs 34,293).
    • ❌Older platform position on UTFCBGA1380, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.

    Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    2023

    Why buy it

    • ✅Better for gaming: +871.5% higher average FPS across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of UTFCBGA1380 and older memory support.
    • ✅1300% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 2) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Atom x5-Z8500 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Atom x5-Z8500?
    Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 871.5% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2661.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 871.5% more average FPS across 7 shared CPU game tests. It also has a clear cache advantage at 96 MB versus null.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger fit. You are getting 2661.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better buy right now. Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes in at an unclear MSRP at $449 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 871.5% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2015), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of UTFCBGA1380, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of null, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

    Atom x5-Z8500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    Intel

    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.

    AMD

    Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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    Processing Power

    The Atom x5-Z8500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8500 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 76.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 1.44 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8500 scores 1,242 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 186% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8500 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

    FeatureAtom x5-Z8500Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Cores / Threads
    4 / 4
    8 / 16+100%
    Boost Clock
    2.24 GHz
    5 GHz+123%
    Base Clock
    1.44 GHz
    4.4 GHz+206%
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    96 MB (total)
    L2 Cache
    2 MB+100%
    1 MB (per core)
    Process
    14 nm
    5 nm-64%
    Architecture
    Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
    Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
    PassMark
    1,242
    34,293+2661%
    Cinebench R23 Multi
    —
    18,500
    Geekbench 6 Single
    —
    2,700
    Geekbench 6 Multi
    —
    15,000
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    Memory & Platform

    The Atom x5-Z8500 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1600 on the Atom x5-Z8500 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 225% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 1500% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x5-Z8500) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 26 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8500) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

    FeatureAtom x5-Z8500Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Socket
    UTFCBGA1380
    AM5
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 3.0
    PCIe 5.0+67%
    Max RAM Speed
    LPDDR3-1600
    DDR5-5200+225%
    Max RAM Capacity
    8 GB
    128 GB+1500%
    RAM Channels
    2
    2
    ECC Support
    No
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    2
    28+1300%
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8500) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8500) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

    FeatureAtom x5-Z8500Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Integrated GPU
    Yes
    Yes
    IGPU Model
    Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
    Unlocked
    —
    Yes
    AVX-512
    —
    Yes
    Virtualization
    —
    AMD-V
    Target Use
    —
    Gaming