Core i3-2348M vs Atom Z2580

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2348M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Atom Z2580

2 Cores4 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2348M

2 / 4

1,286

0.0%

1,303

+1.3%

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 i3-2348M is positioned at rank 775 and the Atom Z2580 is on rank 9, so the Atom Z2580 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 i3-2348M

#763

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1141%

#764

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1124%

#765

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1032%

#766

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1027%

#767

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1018%

#769

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

983%

#770

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

942%

#771

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

941%

#772

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

916%

#775

Core i3-2348M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2580

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

113%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

111%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

102%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

101%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

100%

Atom Z2580

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

97%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

93%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

93%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

90%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

83%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

82%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

81%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

73%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

70%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2348M leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom Z2580 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2348M	Atom Z2580
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2348M	Atom Z2580
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.

Core i3-2348M Benchmark Check

Atom Z2580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2348M and Atom Z2580

Core i3-2348M

The Core i3-2348M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,286 points. Launch price was $225.

Atom Z2580

The Atom Z2580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,303 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2348M and Atom Z2580 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-2348M versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z2580 — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i3-2348M. The Core i3-2348M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom Z2580 uses Clovertrail (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2348M scores 1,286 against the Atom Z2580's 1,303 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom Z2580. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-2348M vs 0 kB on the Atom Z2580.

Feature	Core i3-2348M	Atom Z2580
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Clovertrail (2013)
PassMark	1,286	1,303+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2348M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2580 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i3-2348M versus LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2580 — the Core i3-2348M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2348M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-2348M) vs 0 (Atom Z2580) — the Core i3-2348M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2348M) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2580).

Feature	Core i3-2348M	Atom Z2580
Socket	PGA988	FC-MB4760
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333+66550%	LPDDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16	2 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-2348M) / not specified (Atom Z2580). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2348M) and PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2580) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2348M rivals Core i3-2330M.