Atom x5-Z8350 vs A8-9600

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Aggregate performance score

A8-9600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.16
+272%

A8-9600 outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by a whopping 272% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18772815
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data5x Intel Atom
Power efficiency3.03no data
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)8 February 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$78no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.44 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz1.92 GHz
L2 cache2048 KB2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm14 nm
Die size250 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketAM4UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)65 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Secure Bootno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-24004 GB
Maximum memory sizeno data2 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidthno data12.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
iGPU core count6no data
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data500 MHz
Execution Unitsno data12

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data1920x1080

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes81
USB revisionno data3.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-9600 2.16
+272%
Atom x5-Z8350 0.58

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-9600 3308
+271%
Atom x5-Z8350 891

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A8-9600 613
+354%
Atom x5-Z8350 135

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A8-9600 1508
+309%
Atom x5-Z8350 369

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.16 0.58
Recency 27 July 2017 8 February 2016
Chip lithography 28 nm 14 nm

A8-9600 has a 272.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Atom x5-Z8350, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The A8-9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8350 in performance tests.

Note that A8-9600 is a desktop processor while Atom x5-Z8350 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-9600 and Atom x5-Z8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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