Intel Atom x5-Z8350 vs Intel Celeron N3000

The Intel Celeron N3000 (Braswell architecture), introduced in 2015, targeted energy-efficient entry-level devices such as laptops and mini-PCs.

The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 (Cherry Trail architecture), released in 2016, focused on the entry-level segment, especially tablets and 2-in-1 devices, with extremely low power consumption.

Both processors are manufactured using the 14 nm fabrication process. The Intel Celeron N3000 has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 4 cores and 4 threads. In single-core performance, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 noticeably outperforms the Intel Celeron N3000; the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is also significantly more powerful in multi-core performance.

Both CPUs integrate an Intel HD Graphics 400, which is designed for basic graphics applications and video playback, but not for demanding games. The Intel Celeron N3000 offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s, while the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is at 13 GB/s. Both chips are optimized for very low power consumption.

The Intel Celeron N3000 has a low TDP, while the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is known for its extremely low power requirements, enabling fanless designs. Their price-performance ratio was tailored for entry-level devices. For applications that benefit from more cores and higher processing power, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is preferable.

The Intel Celeron N3000 has higher memory bandwidth but might be sufficient for simple applications if two cores are enough.