Atom x7-Z8750 vs Celeron 5305U
Atom x7-Z8750
Celeron 5305U
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 x7-Z8750 is positioned at rank 664 and the Celeron 5305U is on rank 656, so the Celeron 5305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5305U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7-Z8750 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7-Z8750 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 x7-Z8750 and Celeron 5305U
Atom x7-Z8750
The Atom x7-Z8750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,294 points. Launch price was $37.
Celeron 5305U
The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x7-Z8750 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 5305U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x7-Z8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U — a 10.7% clock advantage for the Atom x7-Z8750 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Atom x7-Z8750 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 5305U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-Z8750 scores 1,294 against the Celeron 5305U's 1,307 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 5305U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x7-Z8750 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5305U.
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.56 GHz+11% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 1,294 | 1,307+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 480 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 865 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7-Z8750 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 5305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1600 on the Atom x7-Z8750 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5305U — the Celeron 5305U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5305U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) vs 12 (Celeron 5305U) — the Celeron 5305U offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8750) and Comet Lake-U (Celeron 5305U).
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 2 | 12+500% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7-Z8750) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8750) and UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5305U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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