Atom Z2580 vs Core i3-330UM

Atom Z2580

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Core i3-330UM

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z2580

2 / 4

1,303

+0.5%

1,297

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 Core i3-330UM is on rank 305, 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 Core i3-330UM

#293

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

452%

#294

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

446%

#295

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

409%

#296

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

407%

#297

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

404%

#299

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

390%

#300

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

374%

#301

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

373%

#302

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

363%

#305

Core i3-330UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom Z2580 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-330UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom Z2580	Core i3-330UM
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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom Z2580	Core i3-330UM
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

Core i3-330UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2580 and Core i3-330UM

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.

Core i3-330UM

The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom Z2580 and Core i3-330UM share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 versus 0.1 GHz on the Core i3-330UM — a 181% clock advantage for the Atom Z2580. The Atom Z2580 uses the Clovertrail (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-330UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2580 scores 1,303 against the Core i3-330UM's 1,297 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom Z2580. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z2580 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-330UM.

Feature	Atom Z2580	Core i3-330UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+1900%	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Clovertrail (2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,303	1,297
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	600

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z2580 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-330UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 versus DDR3-800 on the Core i3-330UM — the Core i3-330UM supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-330UM 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 16 (Core i3-330UM) — the Core i3-330UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580) and HM55 (Core i3-330UM).

Feature	Atom Z2580	Core i3-330UM
Socket	FC-MB4760	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR2-1066	DDR3-800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z2580) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM). Both include integrated graphics — PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2580) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i3-330UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300.