Core i9-14900K vs Atom x5-Z8350

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8350
2016
4 cores / 4 threads
0.58
Core i9-14900K
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
39.16
+6652%

i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by a whopping 6652% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking275367
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data58.81
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series5x Intel Atomno data
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2016)Raptor Lake
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speedno data3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.44 GHz6 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB32 MB
L3 cache0 KB36 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K 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 dataLGA 1700
Power consumption (TDP)no data125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSXno data+

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types4 GBDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size2 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth12.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8350 and Core i9-14900K.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes116

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-Z8350 0.58
i9-14900K 39.16
+6652%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 6652% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 65%

Atom x5-Z8350 891
i9-14900K 60564
+6697%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 6697% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

Atom x5-Z8350 136
i9-14900K 3087
+2170%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 2170% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

Atom x5-Z8350 375
i9-14900K 20867
+5465%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 5465% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

Atom x5-Z8350 903
i9-14900K 12643
+1301%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 1301% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

Atom x5-Z8350 2979
i9-14900K 94801
+3083%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 3083% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

Atom x5-Z8350 36.2
i9-14900K 2.07
+1649%

Atom x5-Z8350 outperforms Core i9-14900K by 1649% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 16%

Atom x5-Z8350 1
i9-14900K 72
+6022%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 6022% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

Atom x5-Z8350 97
i9-14900K 6282
+6376%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 6376% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

Atom x5-Z8350 28
i9-14900K 332
+1086%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 1086% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

Atom x5-Z8350 0.36
i9-14900K 4.02
+1017%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by 1017% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.58 39.16
Recency 8 February 2016 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

i9-14900K has a 6651.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 500% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-14900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom x5-Z8350 is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900K is a desktop one.


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