Atom Z530 vs Atom 230

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 Z530 is positioned at rank 781 and the Atom 230 is on rank 451, so the Atom 230 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 Z530

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1151%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1134%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1041%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1036%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1027%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

991%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

951%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

949%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

924%

#781

Atom Z530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#789

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#794

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom 230

#439

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

592%

#440

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

583%

#441

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

535%

#442

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

533%

#443

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

528%

#445

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

510%

#446

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

489%

#447

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

488%

#448

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

475%

#451

Atom 230

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 Analysis: Based on specifications, the Atom Z530 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Atom Z530	Atom 230
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 Z530	Atom 230
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 Z530 Benchmark Check

Atom 230 Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z530 and Atom 230

Atom Z530

The Atom Z530 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 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: 255 points. Launch price was $95.

Atom 230

The Atom 230 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $29.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom Z530 and Atom 230 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom Z530 versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 230 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom Z530 scores 255 against the Atom 230's 248 — a 2.8% lead for the Atom Z530. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z530	Atom 230
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.6 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	255+3%	248

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z530 uses the PBGA441 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom 230 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 Z530) and Intel BGA437 (Atom 230).