Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs Atom x5-Z8300

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8300
2015
4 cores / 4 threads
0.51
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.60
+214%

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) outperforms Atom x5-Z8300 by a whopping 214% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28612088
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series5x Intel Atomno data
Power efficiencyno data1.21
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date2 March 2015 (9 years ago)7 November 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 speed1.44 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed1.84 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data258 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketUTFCBGA592AM3
Power consumption (TDP)no data125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Secure Boot+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size2 GBno data
Max memory channels1no data
Maximum memory bandwidth12.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory2 GBno data
Graphics max frequency500 MHzno data
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.41920x1080no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1no data
USB revision3.0no data

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.

Atom x5-Z8300 0.51
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 1.60
+214%

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.

Atom x5-Z8300 814
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 2544
+213%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.51 1.60
Recency 2 March 2015 7 November 2009
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm

Atom x5-Z8300 has an age advantage of 5 years, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), on the other hand, has a 213.7% higher aggregate performance score.

The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom x5-Z8300 is a notebook processor while Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8300 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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