Atom x5-Z8350 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.54
+3211%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by a whopping 3211% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3172823
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripper5x Intel Atom
Power efficiency9.75no data
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)8 February 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.44 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz1.92 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache32 MB0 KB
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)180 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Secure Bootno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channel4 GB
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 GB
Max memory channels41
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s12.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics
Max video memory-2 GB
Graphics max frequency-500 MHz
Execution Units-12

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-2

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-1920x1080

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data1
USB revisionno data3.0

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.54
+3211%
Atom x5-Z8350 0.56

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29456
+3202%
Atom x5-Z8350 892

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1260
+826%
Atom x5-Z8350 136

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8485
+2193%
Atom x5-Z8350 370

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 4.19
+764%
Atom x5-Z8350 36.2

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 27
+2194%
Atom x5-Z8350 1

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 3110
+3106%
Atom x5-Z8350 97

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 176
+529%
Atom x5-Z8350 28

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1.9
+428%
Atom x5-Z8350 0.36

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.54 0.56
Recency 13 August 2018 8 February 2016
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 3210.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8350 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop processor while Atom x5-Z8350 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Atom x5-Z8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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