CPU
GPU
Celeron E3500
Atom x7-Z8750
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 Celeron E3500 is positioned at rank 778 and the Atom x7-Z8750 is on rank 664, so the Atom x7-Z8750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3500
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3500 | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3500 | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron E3500 and Atom x7-Z8750
Celeron E3500
The Celeron E3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,290 points. Launch price was $62.
Atom x7-Z8750
The Atom x7-Z8750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,294 points. Launch price was $37.
Processing Power
The Celeron E3500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8750 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron E3500 versus 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Celeron E3500 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron E3500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3500 scores 1,290 against the Atom x7-Z8750's 1,294 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7-Z8750. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+5% | 2.56 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+69% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,290 | 1,294 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3500) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) — the Atom x7-Z8750 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3500) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8750).
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 2 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron E3500) / not specified (Atom x7-Z8750). The Atom x7-Z8750 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Celeron E3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3500 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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