Atom Z2580 vs A4-5100
Atom Z2580
A4-5100
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 Z2580 is positioned at rank 9 and the A4-5100 is on rank 842, so the Atom Z2580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580
Performance Per Dollar A4-5100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2580 | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2580 | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z2580 and A4-5100
Atom Z2580
The Atom Z2580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,303 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-5100
The A4-5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.55 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,301 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2580 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-5100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 versus 1.55 GHz on the A4-5100 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Atom Z2580. The Atom Z2580 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-5100 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2580 scores 1,303 against the A4-5100's 1,301 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom Z2580.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+29% | 1.55 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Clovertrail (2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,303 | 1,301 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 165 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2580 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5100 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5100 — the A4-5100 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-5100 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Atom Z2580) vs 1 (A4-5100). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z2580) vs 8 (A4-5100) — the A4-5100 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-1066 | DDR3L-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z2580) / AMD-V (A4-5100). Both include integrated graphics — PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2580) and Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5100) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5100 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5100 rivals Pentium N3540.
| Feature | Atom Z2580 | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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