Atom Z515
VS
Atom Z510

Atom Z515 vs Atom Z510

Intel

Atom Z515

1 Cores1 Thrd650 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009
VS
Intel

Atom Z510

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2008

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 Z515 is positioned at rank 894 and the Atom Z510 is on rank 1214, so the Atom Z515 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 Z515

#882
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1505%
#883
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1483%
#884
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1361%
#885
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1355%
#886
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1342%
#888
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1296%
#889
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1243%
#890
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1241%
#891
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1208%
#894
Atom Z515
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#895
Pentium B940
MSRP: $134|Avg: $11
100%
#896
Core i5-8305G
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
100%
#897
Celeron 6305
MSRP: $107|Avg: $80
100%
#900
Core i7-8705G
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#902
Pentium Dual Core T2410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
97%
#903
FX-8800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
97%
#904
Core i7-8809G
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom Z515 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z510 in both compute-intensive tasks (5.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightAtom Z515Atom Z510
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

InsightAtom Z515Atom Z510
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z515 and Atom Z510

Intel

Atom Z515

The Atom Z515 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.4 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

Both the Atom Z515 and Atom Z510 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Atom Z515 versus 1.1 GHz on the Atom Z510 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Atom Z515 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). Both are built on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom Z515 scores 195 against the Atom Z510's 185 — a 5.3% lead for the Atom Z515. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom Z515Atom Z510
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.2 GHz+9%
1.1 GHz
Base Clock
1.2 GHz+9%
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512 kB
Process
45 nm
45 nm
Architecture
Silverthorne (2008−2010)
Silverthorne (2008−2010)
PassMark
195+5%
185
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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 Z515) and Intel US15W (Atom Z510).

FeatureAtom Z515Atom Z510
Socket
PBGA441
PBGA441
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-533
DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
0