CPU
GPU
Celeron N2920
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 N2920 is positioned at rank 278 and the Atom x5-Z8330 is on rank 778, so the Celeron N2920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2920
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2920 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2920 | 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 N2920 and Atom x5-Z8330
Celeron N2920
The Celeron N2920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,030 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
Both the Celeron N2920 and Atom x5-Z8330 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2920 versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8330 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N2920 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Celeron N2920 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8330 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2920 scores 1,030 against the Atom x5-Z8330's 1,025 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2920. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+4% | 1.92 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz+29% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,030 | 1,025 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2920 versus DDR3L-RS 1600 on the Atom x5-Z8330 — the Celeron N2920 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2920 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N2920) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2920) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) — the Celeron N2920 offers 3 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2920) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8330).
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 2 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4+300% | 1 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N2920) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8330). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2920) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8330) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2920 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Atom x5-Z8330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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