Atom x5-Z8330

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom x5-Z8330

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,145 Rank: 1750
Rank Name Score Visual
1746 A6-7310 4,147
+0%
1747 Xeon E5320 4,147
+0%
1748 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,146
+0%
1749 Pentium 957 4,145
+0%
1750 Atom x5-Z8330 4,145
1751 A8-3510MX 4,144
+-0%
1752 Athlon II X2 240 4,144
+-0%
1753 Core i5-8200Y 4,143
+-0%
1754 Core i3-3227U 4,142
-0.1%
1755 Core 2 Duo E4700 4,142
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,009 Rank: 637
Rank Name Score Visual
633 Core i7-8850H 5,013
+0.1%
634 Xeon Silver 4108 5,013
+0.1%
635 Xeon W3690 5,011
+0%
636 Xeon E5-2650 v2 5,011
+0%
637 Atom x5-Z8330 5,009
638 Xeon E-2136 5,008
+-0%
639 Core i5-10500 5,008
+-0%
640 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,004
-0.1%
641 Xeon E-2176M 5,000
-0.2%
642 Xeon E5-2666 v3 5,000
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,569 Rank: 1994
Rank Name Score Visual
1990 Atom N570 3,576
+0.2%
1991 Atom x7-Z8750 3,575
+0.2%
1992 Intel Atom x7-E3950 3,571
+0.1%
1993 E1-2100 3,571
+0.1%
1994 Atom x5-Z8330 3,569
1995 C-70 3,568
+-0%
1996 Sempron LE-1300 3,568
+-0%
1997 Athlon X2 QL-64 3,566
-0.1%
1998 Pentium N3510 3,565
-0.1%
1999 Athlon X2 BE-2400 3,565
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,472 Rank: 1693
Rank Name Score Visual
1689 A4-3300M 4,473
+0%
1690 A4-3310MX 4,473
+0%
1691 Celeron 857 4,472
+0%
1692 A4-3330MX 4,472
+0%
1693 Atom x5-Z8330 4,472
1694 Atom x5-Z8300 4,472
+0%
1695 Celeron 847 4,470
+-0%
1696 Celeron N2840 4,470
+-0%
1697 E2-3000M 4,469
-0.1%
1698 Celeron N2830 4,469
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,455 Rank: 1633
Rank Name Score Visual
1629 Celeron 4205U 4,456
+0%
1630 Sempron 3850 4,456
+0%
1631 Pentium B950 4,455
+0%
1632 A9-9400 4,455
+0%
1633 Atom x5-Z8330 4,455
1634 Xeon 5150 4,455
+0%
1635 Core i3-2375M 4,454
+-0%
1636 Atom C3338 4,454
+-0%
1637 Celeron E3300 4,454
+-0%
1638 E2-3800 4,454
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom x5-Z8330 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,457 Rank: 1680
Rank Name Score Visual
1676 A4-3300M 4,458
+0%
1677 E2-9000e 4,458
+0%
1678 Atom x5-Z8350 4,458
+0%
1679 Pentium E5400 4,457
+0%
1680 Atom x5-Z8330 4,457
1681 Pentium E5200 4,456
+-0%
1682 A6-4455M 4,456
+-0%
1683 Celeron 857 4,455
+-0%
1684 Celeron 847 4,455
+-0%
1685 Pentium E5300 4,455
+-0%

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Atom x5-Z8330 Details

The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 stands as a representative of the low-power, fanless computing segment, designed for entry-level tablets and portable devices. Released in 2015, this processor is now over eight years old, reflecting its role as a foundational component in the early wave of modern mobile computing. Despite its age, the x5-Z8330 remains notable for its 14 nm manufacturing process and integrated graphics, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency suitable for basic productivity and media consumption tasks.

Built on Intel's Silvermont microarchitecture, the Atom x5-Z8330 features four cores and four threads, delivering a base clock of 1.44 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 1.86 GHz. This modest frequency range is complemented by a 18 W TDP, which allows the processor to operate without active cooling, making it ideal for compact, lightweight systems. The CPU supports DDR3L-RS 1600 memory with a maximum capacity of 2 GB and a bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s, limited to a single channel. While these specifications are outdated by modern standards, they were competitive at the time for low-cost, low-power applications.

The integrated HD Graphics 400 GPU provides basic graphics acceleration, operating at a base frequency of 200 MHz and capable of reaching a burst frequency of 500 MHz. It supports up to two displays and is sufficient for HD video playback and light gaming. The processor also includes a wide range of instruction set extensions, including SSE, AVX, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, ensuring compatibility with a broad software ecosystem.

In benchmark testing, the Atom x5-Z8330 achieves an Overall Score of 4145, placing it at #1749 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 3569 (#1994) and a Multicore Score of 5009 (#637). These results indicate that while the CPU is capable in single-threaded workloads, it significantly lags behind modern processors in multi-core performance. Its multicore performance is notably stronger than its single-core performance, suggesting that the four-core design provides a meaningful advantage in parallel processing tasks, albeit still limited by the aging architecture.

As of March 2026, the Atom x5-Z8330 is best suited for legacy devices, low-power tablets, or embedded systems where power efficiency and cost are more critical than raw performance. It competes with older low-end processors like the Celeron N2840 and Athlon II X2 260u, but falls well behind current mainstream and high-performance CPUs. While it is no longer relevant for demanding computing tasks, it remains a practical option for basic computing needs in energy-constrained environments.
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Intel Atom x5-Z8330

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom x5-Z8330
Model Number: x5-Z8330
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1440 MHz
Socket: BGA1288
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 18 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-RS 1600
Memory Channels: 1
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1X1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 500 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT Flex Memory SME SEV FMA
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