Atom x5-Z8550 vs Atom D2700

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 Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8550

#711

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1027%

#712

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1012%

#713

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

929%

#714

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

924%

#715

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

916%

#717

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

885%

#718

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

848%

#719

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

847%

#720

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

824%

#723

Atom x5-Z8550

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#478

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

639%

#479

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

630%

#480

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

578%

#481

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

575%

#482

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

570%

#484

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

551%

#485

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

528%

#486

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

527%

#487

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

513%

#490

Atom D2700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom x5-Z8550 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom D2700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8550	Atom D2700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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)	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom x5-Z8550	Atom D2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom D2700

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.

Atom D2700

The Atom D2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8550 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom D2700 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8550 versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 179.4% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8550 (base: 1.44 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8550 scores 1,143 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom D2700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8550	Atom D2700
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+1746%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	1.44 GHz	2.13 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Cedarview (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,143	1,148

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The Atom x5-Z8550 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Atom x5-Z8550) vs 1 (Atom D2700). PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x5-Z8550) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the Atom D2700 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8550) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).

Feature	Atom x5-Z8550	Atom D2700
Socket	UTFCBGA1380	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1600	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	2	4+100%

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8550) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.