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AMD Phenom II X4 P960 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

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Intel
Performance
Phenom II X4 P960
1,5424% of 36,991
Atom x5-Z855013% better
1,7375% of 36,991

The Atom x5-Z8550 has 13% better performance than the Phenom II X4 P960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Phenom II X4 P960
No data available
Atom x5-Z8550
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Phenom II X4 P960 and the Atom x5-Z8550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Phenom II X4 P960 CPU

The AMD Phenom II X4 P960 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The X4 P960 is compatible with S1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Phenom II X4 P960 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Phenom II X4 P960 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1800.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Phenom II X4 P960 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Phenom II X4 P960 has the 660th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.17% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 CPU

The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The x5-Z8550 is compatible with Socket 1380 BGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Atom x5-Z8550 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Atom x5-Z8550 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1440.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Atom x5-Z8550 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Atom x5-Z8550 has the 643rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Phenom II X4 P960
1,5424% of 36,991
Atom x5-Z855013% better
1,7375% of 36,991

The Atom x5-Z8550 has 13% better performance than the Phenom II X4 P960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Phenom II X4 P960 is ranked 660th with a score of 1,542, and the Atom x5-Z8550 is ranked 643rd with a score of 1,737.

Performance per dollar
Phenom II X4 P960
No data available
Atom x5-Z8550
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Phenom II X4 P960 and the Atom x5-Z8550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Phenom II X4 P960 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core M-5Y311,738.5+13%
Core i5-4300Y1,738+13%
Atom x5-Z85501,737+13%
Pentium 2117U1,728+12%
E2-71101,725+12%
Celeron N29201,582+3%
A6-92251,568+2%
Phenom II X4 P9601,542
Celeron 1017U1,532-1%
A4-5150M1,531-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Phenom II X4 P960 orAtom x5-Z8550
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,542
1,737
(+12.65%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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134
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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36
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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530
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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178
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,386
(+16.76%)
1,187
CPU Mark Single-Thread
737
(+7.12%)
688
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size45 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
Codename--Cherry Trail

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed1800.0 MHz1440.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2400.0 MHz

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
L1 Cache512 KB224 KB
L2 Cache2 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--0 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom x5-Z8550
SocketS1Socket 1380 BGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W4 W
TJ Max--90 °C

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.