Core i5-4330M vs Atom x5-E8000

Core i5-4330M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4330M

2 / 4

3,202

0.0%

3,219

+0.5%

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 i5-4330M is positioned at rank 899 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 i5-4330M

#887

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1531%

#888

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1508%

#889

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1384%

#890

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1378%

#891

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1366%

#893

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1319%

#894

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1264%

#895

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1262%

#896

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1228%

#899

Core i5-4330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4330M leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x5-E8000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4330M	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4330M	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)

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 i5-4330M Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4330M and Atom x5-E8000

Core i5-4330M

The Core i5-4330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,202 points. Launch price was $275.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4330M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-E8000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-E8000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4330M versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 108.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4330M. The Core i5-4330M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4330M scores 3,202 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.5% lead for the Atom x5-E8000. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4330M vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	Core i5-4330M	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+237%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,202	3,219

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4330M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4330M) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the Core i5-4330M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-4330M	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	PGA946	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4330M) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4330M) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4330M targets Mobile.