CPU
GPU
Atom Z2760
A8-4500M
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 Z2760 is positioned at rank 529 and the A8-4500M is on rank 728, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Per Dollar A8-4500M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z2760 and A8-4500M
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2760 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-4500M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 versus 2.8 GHz on the A8-4500M — a 43.5% clock advantage for the A8-4500M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Atom Z2760 uses the Cloverview (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-4500M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z2760 scores 1,697 against the A8-4500M's 1,693 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom Z2760. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.9 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cloverview (2012) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,697 | 1,693 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 283 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2760 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-4500M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 versus DDR3-1600 on the A8-4500M — the A8-4500M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-4500M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z2760) vs 16 (A8-4500M) — the A8-4500M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-800 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z2760) / AMD-V (A8-4500M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom Z2760) and Radeon HD 7640G (A8-4500M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | Radeon HD 7640G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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