Atom x5-Z8550 vs Athlon II X2 245e
Atom x5-Z8550
Athlon II X2 245e
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-Z8550 is positioned at rank 723 and the Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, so the Atom x5-Z8550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8550
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8550 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-Z8550 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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-Z8550 and Athlon II X2 245e
Atom x5-Z8550
The Atom x5-Z8550 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 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-Z8550 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X2 245e offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x5-Z8550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8550 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8550 scores 1,143 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x5-Z8550. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8550 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 1.44 GHz | 2.9 GHz+101% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,143 | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon II X2 245e 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. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8550) and 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e).
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8550 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | AM3 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-Z8550) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e). The Atom x5-Z8550 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Atom x5-Z8550 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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