Core 2 Duo P8800 vs Atom x5-Z8300

Core 2 Duo P8800

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2009

Atom x5-Z8300

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.84 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P8800

2 / 2

2,932

0.0%

2,934

+0.1%

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 Core 2 Duo P8800 is positioned at rank 128 and the Atom x5-Z8300 is on rank 4, so the Atom x5-Z8300 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 Core 2 Duo P8800

#116

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#117

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

296%

#118

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

272%

#119

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#120

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

268%

#122

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

259%

#123

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#124

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

248%

#125

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

241%

#128

Core 2 Duo P8800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8300

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

99%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

90%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

90%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

89%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

86%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

83%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

82%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

80%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

74%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

73%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-Z8300 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8800	Atom x5-Z8300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P8800 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8800	Atom x5-Z8300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

Core 2 Duo P8800 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-Z8300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P8800 and Atom x5-Z8300

Core 2 Duo P8800

The Core 2 Duo P8800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,932 points. Launch price was $241.

Atom x5-Z8300

The Atom x5-Z8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.84 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,934 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P8800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x5-Z8300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8800 versus 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8800 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P8800 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P8800 scores 2,932 against the Atom x5-Z8300's 2,934 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x5-Z8300. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8800 vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8800	Atom x5-Z8300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.66 GHz+45%	1.84 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+85%	1.44 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,932	2,934

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P8800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8800	Atom x5-Z8300
Socket	PGA478	UTFCBGA592
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-RS 1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	2 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	1