Ultra 7 164U vs Atom x5-Z8330

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8330
2016
4 cores / 4 threads
0.53
Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.87
+1762%

Core Ultra 7 164U outperforms Atom x5-Z8330 by a whopping 1762% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2861794
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series5x Intel AtomIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiencyno data100.00
Architecture codenameAirmont (2016)Meteor Lake-U (2023)
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$448

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed1.44 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.92 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 4 nm
Maximum core temperature90 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U 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
Socketno dataFCBGA2551
Power consumption (TDP)no data9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-RS 1600DDR5
Maximum memory size2 GB64 GB
Max memory channels12
Maximum memory bandwidth12.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency500 MHz1.8 GHz
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes18
PCI supportno data4.0 and 3.0
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-Z8330 0.53
Ultra 7 164U 9.87
+1762%

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-Z8330 809
Ultra 7 164U 15106
+1767%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.53 9.87
Recency 8 February 2016 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 14

Ultra 7 164U has a 1762.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 200% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 164U is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8330 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8330 and Core Ultra 7 164U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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