Atom x7-Z8700 vs Pentium E5200

Atom x7-Z8700

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Pentium E5200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7-Z8700

4 / 4

1,325

+0.8%

1,315

0.0%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19918%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18820%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13665%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4117%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3261%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2853%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1634%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1613%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1468%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1468%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1452%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1413%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1393%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1387%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1375%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#889

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

100%

#890

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

100%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

99%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

98%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

98%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

94%

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 x7-Z8700 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7-Z8700	Pentium E5200
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 (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E5200 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7-Z8700	Pentium E5200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 x7-Z8700 Benchmark Check

Pentium E5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7-Z8700 and Pentium E5200

Atom x7-Z8700

The Atom x7-Z8700 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 1.6 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: 1,325 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium E5200

The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7-Z8700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium E5200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x7-Z8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8700 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Atom x7-Z8700 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium E5200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-Z8700 scores 1,325 against the Pentium E5200's 1,315 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7-Z8700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom x7-Z8700	Pentium E5200
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB (total)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,325	1,315

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7-Z8700 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E5200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7-Z8700	Pentium E5200
Socket	UTFCBGA1380	LGA775
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	—