Celeron G1101 vs Atom x5-Z8550

Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8550
2016
4 cores / 4 threads
0.76
+7%

Atom x5-Z8550 outperforms Celeron G1101 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26712713
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.97
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series5x Intel Atomno data
Power efficiencyno data0.89
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$85

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.44 GHz2.26 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz0.27 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data81 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketUTFCBGA1380FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)no data73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Boot+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size8 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s17 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)Intel HD
Max video memory8 GBno data
Graphics max frequency600 MHzno data
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160no data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes21
USB revision3.0no data
Number of USB ports3no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom x5-Z8550 0.76
+7%
Celeron G1101 0.71

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom x5-Z8550 1156
+6.4%
Celeron G1101 1086

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.76 0.71
Recency 8 February 2016 7 January 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm

Atom x5-Z8550 has a 7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101.

Be aware that Atom x5-Z8550 is a notebook processor while Celeron G1101 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8550 and Celeron G1101, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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