Core i3-4150T vs Atom x5-Z8300

Core i3-4150T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Atom x5-Z8300

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.84 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4150T

2 / 4

2,892

0.0%

2,934

+1.5%

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 i3-4150T is positioned at rank 690 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 i3-4150T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12610%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11915%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8651%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2606%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2064%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1806%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1034%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1021%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

930%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

929%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

919%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

882%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

878%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

870%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

100%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

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

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-4150T leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x5-Z8300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4150T	Atom x5-Z8300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Atom x5-Z8300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 33% cheaper ($20 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-4150T	Atom x5-Z8300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+52%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($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 i3-4150T Benchmark Check

Atom x5-Z8300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4150T and Atom x5-Z8300

Core i3-4150T

The Core i3-4150T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $230.

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 i3-4150T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-Z8300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4150T versus 1.84 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8300 — a 44.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-4150T (base: 3 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Core i3-4150T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4150T scores 2,892 against the Atom x5-Z8300's 2,934 — a 1.4% lead for the Atom x5-Z8300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150T vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8300.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Atom x5-Z8300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+58%	1.84 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+108%	1.44 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,892	2,934+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4150T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x5-Z8300 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-4150T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-4150T) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8300). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4150T) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8300) — the Core i3-4150T offers 15 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Atom x5-Z8300
Socket	LGA1150	UTFCBGA592
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-RS 1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+1500%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+1500%	1

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4150T) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8300). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150T) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x5-Z8300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4150T targets Desktop Low Power.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Atom x5-Z8300
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4400	Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop Low Power	—