Celeron J3160 vs Atom x5-Z8550

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8550
2016
4 cores / 4 threads
0.72
Celeron J3160
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
0.80
+11.1%

Celeron J3160 outperforms Atom x5-Z8550 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27042619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.07
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series5x Intel AtomIntel Celeron
Power efficiencyno data12.62
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Airmont (2016)
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)15 January 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$107

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 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 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.24 GHz
Bus typeno dataIDI
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature90 °C90 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketUTFCBGA1380FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)no data6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Thermal Monitoring-+
Smart Responseno data-
GPIOno data+
Smart Connectno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
HD Audiono data+
RSTno data-

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Boot++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data-
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
VT-ino data-
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size8 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) (200 - 600 MHz)no data
Max video memory8 GB8 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency600 MHz700 MHz
Execution Units1212

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160no data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data+
OpenGLno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes24
USB revision3.02.0/3.0
Total number of SATA portsno data5
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data2
Number of USB ports35
Integrated LANno data-
UARTno 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-Z8550 0.72
Celeron J3160 0.80
+11.1%

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-Z8550 1144
Celeron J3160 1269
+10.9%

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.

Atom x5-Z8550 170
Celeron J3160 172
+1.2%

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.

Atom x5-Z8550 489
Celeron J3160 505
+3.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.80

Celeron J3160 has a 11.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Celeron J3160 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8550 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom x5-Z8550 is a notebook processor while Celeron J3160 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron J3160, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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