Atom x5-Z8350 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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-Z8350 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,894 Rank: 1966

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1962	A8-4555M	3,897	+0.1%
1963	Athlon II X2 260u	3,897	+0.1%
1964	Athlon X2 4850e	3,897	+0.1%
1965	Celeron N3160	3,895	+0%
1966	Atom x5-Z8350	3,894
1967	Celeron 867	3,893	+-0%
1968	E1-2500	3,893	+-0%
1969	Intel Pentium N3710	3,892	-0.1%
1970	Intel Atom x5-Z8550	3,891	-0.1%
1971	E2-1800	3,891	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom x5-Z8350 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,259 Rank: 1879

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1875	A12-9700P	4,260	+0%
1876	Core 2 Duo E7200	4,259	+0%
1877	Core 2 Duo T8300	4,259	+0%
1878	Core 2 Duo P7550	4,259	+0%
1879	Atom x5-Z8350	4,259
1880	Atom D2550	4,259	+0%
1881	E1-7010	4,258	+-0%
1882	Athlon 64 X2 4600+	4,258	+-0%
1883	Sempron 2650	4,258	+-0%
1884	Intel Pentium P6000	4,257	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom x5-Z8350 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,650 Rank: 1962

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1958	Phenom X4 9600	3,660	+0.3%
1959	Celeron J1900	3,655	+0.1%
1960	Athlon X2 4450e	3,655	+0.1%
1961	Celeron 867	3,654	+0.1%
1962	Atom x5-Z8350	3,650
1963	Pentium J2900	3,647	-0.1%
1964	E-450	3,647	-0.1%
1965	Atom x5-Z8500	3,646	-0.1%
1966	A8-4555M	3,643	-0.2%
1967	Core 2 Duo T9550	3,640	-0.3%

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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-Z8350 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,475 Rank: 1682

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1678	Pentium 967	4,477	+0%
1679	Celeron 877	4,477	+0%
1680	Pentium T4400	4,477	+0%
1681	Pentium T4300	4,476	+0%
1682	Atom x5-Z8350	4,475
1683	Celeron 867	4,474	+-0%
1684	A4-3305M	4,474	+-0%
1685	Pentium T4200	4,474	+-0%
1686	Celeron E1400	4,474	+-0%
1687	Athlon II X2 260u	4,474	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom x5-Z8350 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,458 Rank: 1610

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1606	Core i5-4300Y	4,459	+0%
1607	Atom Z3740D	4,459	+0%
1608	Celeron N2910	4,459	+0%
1609	Celeron 3865U	4,458	+0%
1610	Atom x5-Z8350	4,458
1611	A6-5350M	4,458	+0%
1612	E2-3200	4,458	+0%
1613	Celeron N3350	4,457	+-0%
1614	Xeon W3503	4,457	+-0%
1615	Pentium 3805U	4,457	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom x5-Z8350 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,458 Rank: 1678

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1674	Pentium E5700	4,458	+0%
1675	A4-3305M	4,458	+0%
1676	A4-3300M	4,458	+0%
1677	E2-9000e	4,458	+0%
1678	Atom x5-Z8350	4,458
1679	Pentium E5400	4,457	+-0%
1680	Atom x5-Z8330	4,457	+-0%
1681	Pentium E5200	4,456	+-0%
1682	A6-4455M	4,456	+-0%
1683	Celeron 857	4,455	-0.1%

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Atom x5-Z8350 Details

For users seeking a low-power, entry-level processor for light computing tasks, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 offers a niche solution tailored to compact devices and budget-friendly systems. Though released several years ago, its design reflects Intel's efforts to balance efficiency with basic performance in the mobile and embedded markets. As of March 2026, the Atom x5-Z8350 remains a legacy option, primarily found in older tablets, 2-in-1 devices, and small form-factor PCs where power consumption and thermal constraints are critical.

Built on Intel’s 14 nm process, the Atom x5-Z8350 features a quad-core design with four threads, leveraging Hyper-Threading to improve multitasking capabilities. It operates at a base frequency of 1.44 GHz, with a turbo boost reaching up to 1.86 GHz, enabling short bursts of performance when needed. The processor supports DDR3L-RS 1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 2 GB and a memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s, which is adequate for basic productivity and web browsing but limits more demanding applications.

Integrated graphics play a central role in this processor’s value proposition. The HD Graphics 400 GPU, designed by Intel, delivers a base frequency of 200 MHz and can burst up to 500 MHz, supporting up to two displays. While not suitable for gaming or intensive media editing, it handles standard video playback, light photo editing, and office productivity with ease. The 65 W TDP reflects a balance between performance and thermal efficiency, making it ideal for fanless or passive cooling systems.

Despite its age, the Atom x5-Z8350 supports a range of modern technologies, including AES-NI encryption, AVX2 instructions, and Intel’s vPro platform for remote management. It also includes features like EIST for power management, VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, and TXT for enhanced security. These capabilities, while not targeting high-end users, provide a foundation for enterprise deployments in lightweight terminals or thin clients.

Benchmark data reveals a processor positioned near the bottom of the performance spectrum. It scores 3,894 overall, placing it at #1966 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 3,650 and 4,259, respectively. It outperforms only a handful of older or lower-tier CPUs like the Intel Pentium N3710 and the Atom x5-Z8550, while falling behind even modest modern processors like the Celeron N3350 and the A8-4555M. Its performance in physics and data processing tasks is similarly modest, with scores around 4,458, placing it below the majority of contemporary processors.

In conclusion, the Atom x5-Z8350 is best suited for lightweight computing scenarios where power efficiency and low heat output outweigh raw performance. It remains relevant in specific use cases such as educational devices, digital signage, or basic office machines, but it is no longer competitive with modern processors in the mainstream market. For users requiring more power, the landscape has shifted significantly since the Atom x5-Z8350's release, with today’s top-tier CPUs delivering multiple times the performance across all metrics.