Atom Z530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom Z530

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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 Z530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,631 Rank: 2050
Rank Name Score Visual
2046 Intel Celeron N3010 3,663
+0.9%
2047 Atom N280 3,662
+0.9%
2048 Atom N2600 3,657
+0.7%
2049 Atom N270 3,642
+0.3%
2050 Atom Z530 3,631
2051 Atom 330 3,625
-0.2%
2052 Celeron N2805 3,621
-0.3%
2053 Atom Z670 3,600
-0.9%
2054 Atom N2800 3,598
-0.9%
2055 Atom 230 3,585
-1.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom Z530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,207 Rank: 2004
Rank Name Score Visual
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
+0%
2001 Intel Celeron N3060 4,208
+0%
2002 Intel Celeron N3050 4,208
+0%
2003 Atom N270 4,207
+0%
2004 Atom Z530 4,207
2005 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,207
+0%
2006 Intel Core i7-620M 4,204
-0.1%
2007 Core i5 M 520 4,204
-0.1%
2008 Pentium G6950 4,203
-0.1%
2009 Core i3-5005U 4,201
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom Z530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,247 Rank: 2050
Rank Name Score Visual
2046 Atom N280 3,297
+1.5%
2047 Atom N2600 3,281
+1%
2048 Atom N270 3,266
+0.6%
2049 Celeron N2910 3,250
+0.1%
2050 Atom Z530 3,247
2051 Atom 330 3,229
-0.6%
2052 Atom Z670 3,200
-1.4%
2053 Celeron N2805 3,198
-1.5%
2054 Atom 230 3,183
-2%
2055 Atom Z520 3,173
-2.3%

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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 Z530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom Z530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom Z530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Atom Z530 Details

For users seeking a lightweight, power-efficient mobile processor with integrated graphics, the Intel Atom Z530 remains a notable example from the late 2000s. Released in April 2008, this processor is now over 17 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Designed for low-power mobile devices, the Atom Z530 was part of Intel’s Menlow platform and built on the Silverthorne microarchitecture, a refinement of the Bonnell design optimized for minimal power consumption. Despite its age, the Z530 still offers insight into the evolution of mobile computing, particularly in the early days of energy-efficient computing.

The processor features a single core with two threads enabled via Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle basic multitasking more efficiently than a non-SMT design. It operates at a base clock of 1.6 GHz, with a bus speed of 533.33 MT/s and a 45 nm manufacturing process. The chip integrates a modest 512 KB of L2 cache and operates within a thermal envelope of just 2.2 W, making it ideal for ultra-mobile devices such as netbooks and early tablets. Its BGA-441 package and FSB interface reflect the mobile-focused design of the era, with a die area of 24.18 mm² and 47 million transistors.

While the Atom Z530 does not support modern instruction sets like SSE4, it includes essential features such as MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and SSSE3, ensuring compatibility with older software. It also supports Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology and VT-x virtualization, which were advanced for its time. The processor lacks integrated graphics in standard configurations but can include them on certain motherboards via the Poulsbo chipset. Despite its limited performance by today’s standards, the Z530 remains a foundational example of Intel’s effort to bring x86 processing to low-power devices.

In benchmark testing, the Atom Z530 achieves an Overall Score of 3631, ranking #2050 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 3247, placing it just below the top 50 in single-threaded performance, while its Multicore Score of 4207 reflects its modest scaling in multi-threaded workloads. These results indicate that while the Z530 holds up reasonably well in basic tasks, it is far outpaced by modern processors. For comparison, it ranks behind contemporary low-power chips like the Atom N280 and N270, and significantly behind today’s top-tier CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Atom Z530 serves as a historical benchmark for low-power mobile computing. It is best suited for legacy systems, educational purposes, or niche applications where minimal power draw and basic functionality are prioritized over raw performance. While it lacks the capabilities of modern processors, it exemplifies a pivotal moment in Intel’s strategy to expand into the mobile market, paving the way for today’s ultra-efficient designs.
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Intel Atom Z530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom Z530
Family: Atom
Series: Z500
Model Number: Z530
Cores: 1
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1599.99 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Bonnell
Core Name: Silverthorne
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 28
Socket: BGA-441
Package: FCBGA-441
Chipset: Poulsbo
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 2.2 W
Release Price: $95.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 56.0128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 32.0512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 23.9616 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 24.18 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.05 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 32-bit
ISA: x86-32 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 x86-16 x86-32 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x
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