Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs Intel Celeron 2970M

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Performance
Atom x5-Z8500
1,3534% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M68% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 68% better performance than the Atom x5-Z8500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Atom x5-Z8500
No data available
Celeron 2970M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Atom x5-Z8500 and the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 CPU

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The x5-Z8500 is compatible with UTFCBGA1380 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Atom x5-Z8500 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-Z8500 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 2240.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Atom x5-Z8500 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-Z8500 has the 677th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.66% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2970M features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M 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 Celeron 2970M has the 588th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% 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.

InfoAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Atom x5-Z8500
1,3534% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M68% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 68% better performance than the Atom x5-Z8500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Atom x5-Z8500 is ranked 677th with a score of 1,353, and the Celeron 2970M is ranked 588th with a score of 2,272.5.

Performance per dollar
Atom x5-Z8500
No data available
Celeron 2970M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Atom x5-Z8500 and the Celeron 2970M 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:Atom x5-Z8500 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core M-5Y10c2,311+71%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+68%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5+68%
A8-3500M2,247+66%
A8-4500M2,243+66%
Pentium 3560Y1,365+1%
A4-4300M1,355+0%
Atom x5-Z85001,353
Atom Z3745D1,345-1%
A4-3305M1,338.5-1%

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:Atom x5-Z8500 orCeleron 2970M
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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BenchmarkAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,353
2,272.5
(+67.96%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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900
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
106.5
164
(+53.99%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
35.5
85
(+139.44%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
482
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
170
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,237
1,501
(+21.34%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
632
1,245
(+96.99%)
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.

SpecAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors--960 million

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.

SpecAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
CodenameCherry 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.

SpecAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed1440.0 MHz2200.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2240.0 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.

SpecAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
L1 Cache224 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB512 KB
L3 Cache0 MB2 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.

SpecAtom x5-Z8500Celeron 2970M
SocketUTFCBGA1380FCPGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)2 W37 W
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

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