Atom Z510 vs Atom Z500

Atom Z510

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2008

Atom Z500

1 Cores1 Thrd650 WWMax: 0.8 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z510

1 / 1

185

+12.1%

165

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 Z510 is positioned at rank 1214 and the Atom Z500 is on rank 946, so the Atom Z500 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 Z510

#1202

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6337%

#1203

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6244%

#1204

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5732%

#1205

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5706%

#1206

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5654%

#1208

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5460%

#1209

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5235%

#1210

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5227%

#1211

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5086%

#1214

Atom Z510

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

99%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

98%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

96%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

96%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

90%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

88%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

88%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

87%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

87%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z500

#934

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1778%

#935

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1752%

#936

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1608%

#937

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1601%

#938

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1587%

#940

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1532%

#941

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1469%

#942

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1467%

#943

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1427%

#946

Atom Z500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

98%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

97%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom Z510 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z500 in both compute-intensive tasks (11.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom Z510	Atom Z500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom Z510	Atom Z500
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 Z510 Benchmark Check

Atom Z500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z510 and Atom Z500

Atom Z510

The Atom Z510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 185 points. Launch price was $20.

Atom Z500

The Atom Z500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 0.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 0.65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $45.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom Z510 and Atom Z500 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Atom Z510 versus 0.8 GHz on the Atom Z500 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Atom Z510. Both are built on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom Z510 scores 185 against the Atom Z500's 165 — a 11.4% lead for the Atom Z510. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z510	Atom Z500
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.1 GHz+38%	0.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Silverthorne (2008−2010)	Silverthorne (2008−2010)
PassMark	185+12%	165

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PBGA441 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel US15W (Atom Z510) and Intel US15W (Atom Z500).