Z-01 vs Atom Z530

Z-01

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1 GHz2011

Atom Z530

1 Cores2 Thrd2.2 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Z-01

2 / 2

215

0.0%

Athlon XP 1500+

Ryzen 7 4700GE

Ryzen 9 5900X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Atom Z530

1 / 2

255

+18.6%

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 Z530 is on rank 781, so the Atom Z530 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 Z-01

#1209

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6823%

#1210

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6723%

#1211

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6172%

#1212

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6144%

#1213

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6088%

#1215

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5879%

#1216

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5637%

#1217

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5628%

#1218

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5477%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

97%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

95%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

94%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

91%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

88%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

77%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

65%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

55%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z530

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1151%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1134%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1041%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1036%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1027%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

991%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

951%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

949%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

924%

#781

Atom Z530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#789

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#794

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Z-01 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom Z530 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 17% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Z-01	Atom Z530
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 Z530
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Z-01 Benchmark Check

Atom Z530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Z-01 and Atom Z530

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 Z530

The Atom Z530 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: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 255 points. Launch price was $95.

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Processing Power

The Z-01 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom Z530 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 Z530 — a 163.6% clock advantage for the Z-01. The Z-01 uses the Desna (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Atom Z530 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Z-01 scores 215 against the Atom Z530's 255 — a 17% lead for the Atom Z530. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Z-01	Atom Z530
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	255+19%
Geekbench 6 Single	100	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The Z-01 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z530 uses PBGA441 (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 Z530 — 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 Z530) — the Z-01 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Desna (Z-01) and Intel US15W (Atom Z530).

Feature	Z-01	Atom Z530
Socket	FT1	PBGA441
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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Z-01) / not specified (Atom Z530). The Z-01 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Atom Z530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-01 targets Tablet/Netbook.