Atom x5-Z8550 vs Pentium Dual Core T4200

Atom x5-Z8550

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 2.4 GHz2016

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-Z8550

4 / 4

1,143

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 / 2

1,149

+0.5%

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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the Atom x5-Z8550 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

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200

#1032

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2554%

#1033

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2516%

#1034

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2310%

#1035

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2299%

#1036

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2278%

#1038

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2200%

#1039

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2110%

#1040

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2106%

#1041

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2050%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-Z8550 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8550	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-Z8550	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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.

Atom x5-Z8550 Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core T4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-Z8550 and Pentium Dual Core T4200

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.

Pentium Dual Core T4200

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8550 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 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 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Atom x5-Z8550. The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-Z8550 scores 1,143 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8550	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.44 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,143	1,149

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-Z8550 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x5-Z8550	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Socket	UTFCBGA1380	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	2	—

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Advanced Features

The Atom x5-Z8550 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU.