Celeron J3060 vs Atom x5-Z8330
Celeron J3060
Atom x5-Z8330
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 J3060 is positioned at rank 313 and the Atom x5-Z8330 is on rank 778, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3060 and Atom x5-Z8330
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Atom x5-Z8330
The Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Memory support: DDR3L-RS 1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,025 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3060 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x5-Z8330 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8330 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8330 — a 25.5% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). Both are built on the Airmont (2016) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron J3060 scores 1,015 against the Atom x5-Z8330's 1,025 — a 1% lead for the Atom x5-Z8330. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+29% | 1.92 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+11% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,015 | 1,025 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 370 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron J3060 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron J3060) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J3060) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) — the Celeron J3060 offers 3 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron J3060) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8330).
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4+300% | 1 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8330). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3060) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8330) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS. Direct competitor: Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop/NAS | — |
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