Turion II N550 vs Atom x7-Z8700
Turion II N550
Atom x7-Z8700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Turion II N550 is positioned at rank #511 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II N550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II N550 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II N550 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Turion II N550 and Atom x7-Z8700
Turion II N550
The Turion II N550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom x7-Z8700
The Atom x7-Z8700 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Turion II N550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Turion II N550 versus 2.4 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8700 — a 8% clock advantage for the Turion II N550. The Turion II N550 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II N550 scores 1,315 against the Atom x7-Z8700's 1,325 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7-Z8700.
| Feature | Turion II N550 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,315 | 1,325 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II N550 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II N550 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 2 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7-Z8700 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Turion II N550 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Turion II N550 | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
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