Atom Z2580 vs Atom x7-Z8750

Atom Z2580

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Atom x7-Z8750

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.56 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z2580

2 / 4

1,303

+0.7%

1,294

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. The Atom Z2580 is positioned at rank 9 and the Atom x7-Z8750 is on rank 664, so the Atom Z2580 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 Z2580

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

113%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

111%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

102%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

101%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

100%

Atom Z2580

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

97%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

93%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

93%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

90%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

83%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

82%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

81%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

73%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

70%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750

#652

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

907%

#653

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

894%

#654

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

820%

#655

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

817%

#656

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

809%

#658

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

781%

#659

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

749%

#660

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

748%

#661

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

728%

#664

Atom x7-Z8750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom x7-Z8750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom Z2580 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom Z2580	Atom x7-Z8750
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom Z2580	Atom x7-Z8750
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.

Atom Z2580 Benchmark Check

Atom x7-Z8750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2580 and Atom x7-Z8750

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z2580 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8750 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 versus 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Atom x7-Z8750. The Atom Z2580 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2580 scores 1,303 against the Atom x7-Z8750's 1,294 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom Z2580. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z2580	Atom x7-Z8750
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.56 GHz+28%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clovertrail (2013)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,303	1,294

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z2580 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 versus LPDDR3-1600 on the Atom x7-Z8750 — the Atom x7-Z8750 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom x7-Z8750 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z2580) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) — the Atom x7-Z8750 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8750).

Feature	Atom Z2580	Atom x7-Z8750
Socket	FC-MB4760	UTFCBGA1380
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR2-1066	LPDDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	2

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2580) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8750) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.