Atom Z520 vs Atom Z510

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 Z520 is positioned at rank 523 and the Atom Z510 is on rank 1214, so the Atom Z520 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 Z520

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#511

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

682%

#512

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

672%

#513

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

617%

#514

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

614%

#515

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

609%

#517

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

588%

#518

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

564%

#519

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

563%

#520

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

548%

#523

Atom Z520

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Trade-off: The Atom Z510 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom Z520 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 15% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom Z520	Atom Z510
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 Z520	Atom 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z520 and Atom Z510

Atom Z520

The Atom Z520 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 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 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: 215 points. Launch price was $65.

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.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z520 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom Z510's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Atom Z520 versus 1.1 GHz on the Atom Z510 — a 189.4% clock advantage for the Atom Z510 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). Both are built on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom Z520 scores 215 against the Atom Z510's 185 — a 15% lead for the Atom Z520. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z520	Atom Z510
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.03 GHz	1.1 GHz+3567%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz+21%	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	215+16%	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 Z520) and Intel US15W (Atom Z510).