Atom x5-Z8350 vs i3-2340UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2340UE
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.61
+8.9%

Core i3-2340UE outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27952838
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i35x Intel Atom
Power efficiency3.39no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
Release date1 June 2011 (13 years ago)8 February 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2340UE 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data1.44 GHz
Boost clock speed1.3 GHz1.92 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2340UE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketIntel BGA1023UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)17 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i3-2340UE 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 Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR34 GB
Maximum memory size16 GB2 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s12.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (200 - 500 MHz)
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Graphics max frequencyno data500 MHz
Execution Unitsno data12

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data1920x1080

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data1
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.

i3-2340UE 0.61
+8.9%
Atom x5-Z8350 0.56

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.

i3-2340UE 976
+9.4%
Atom x5-Z8350 892

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 0.56
Integrated graphics card 0.66 0.77
Recency 1 June 2011 8 February 2016
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm

i3-2340UE has a 8.9% higher aggregate performance score.

Atom x5-Z8350, on the other hand, has 16.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2340UE and Atom x5-Z8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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