Z-01 vs Atom 230
Z-01
Atom 230
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Z-01 is positioned at rank 1221 and the Atom 230 is on rank 451, so the Atom 230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Z-01
Performance Per Dollar Atom 230
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Z-01 | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Desna (2011) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Z-01 | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Z-01 and Atom 230
Z-01
The Z-01 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Desna (2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 215 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom 230
The Atom 230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $29.
Processing Power
The Z-01 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom 230 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Z-01 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Z-01 versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 230 — a 163.6% clock advantage for the Z-01. The Z-01 uses the Desna (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Atom 230 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Z-01 scores 215 against the Atom 230's 248 — a 14.3% lead for the Atom 230. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Z-01 | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz+900% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Desna (2011) | Silverthorne (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 215 | 248+15% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Z-01 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom 230 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Z-01 versus DDR2-533 on the Atom 230 — the Z-01 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Z-01 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Z-01) vs 0 (Atom 230) — the Z-01 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Desna (Z-01) and Intel BGA437 (Atom 230).
| Feature | Z-01 | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PBGA437 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Z-01) / not specified (Atom 230). The Z-01 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Atom 230 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-01 targets Tablet/Netbook.
| Feature | Z-01 | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Tablet/Netbook | — |
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