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Intel Atom x5-Z8300

Intel Z8300

The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 is a power efficient quad-core SoC for Windows and Android devices (tablets and convertibles), which has been presented in March 2015. It is clocked at 1.44 - 1.84 GHz and part of the Cherry Trail platform. Thanks to its new 14 nanometer low-power process (P1273) with tri-gate transistors, energy efficiency has been significantly improved over its predecessor Bay Trail-T (e.g. Atom Z3795). In addition to the CPU cores, the SoC offers a DirectX 11.2-capable GPU as well as a LPDDR3 Memory Controller (2x 64 bit, 25.6 GB/s).

Architecture

The processor cores are based on the Airmont architecture, which is basically a slightly modified shrink of the previous Silvermont core. While performance per clock has not been improved, the more efficient 14 nm process leads to a better utilization of the CPU Burst (alias Turbo Boost) and a therefore somewhat higher overall performance.

Performance

Compared to the Atom x5-Z8500, the Atom x5-Z8300 is clocked slightly lower and therefore about 10 percent slower. However, the x5 still beats many ARM-based SoCs and offers a performance similar to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Using Windows, the chip is adequate for simple everyday tasks such as light browsing or Office, but not for complex software or modern games.

Graphics

The HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) is based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which supports DirectX 11.2 and is also found in the Broadwell series (e.g. HD Graphics 5300). With 12 EUs (Execution Units) and a clock speed of up to 500 MHz, the GPU is significantly faster as the HD Graphics (Bay Trail) and can handle at least some older and less demandig Windows games in very low settings. The GPU also supports 4K/H.265 video acceleration.

Compared to ARM SoCs, the HD Graphics offers a performance sligthly below a Qualcomm Adreno 330 or PowerVR G6430.

Power Consumption

The entire SoC is rated at an SDP of 2 watts, which indicates a TDP of less than 4 watts. Thus, the chip can be used in passively cooled tablets.

SeriesIntel Atom x5
CodenameCherry Trail

Series: Atom x5 Cherry Trail

Intel Atom x5-Z8550 compare1.44 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 compare1.44 - 2.24 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 compare1.44 - 1.92 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 « 1.44 - 1.84 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Atom x5-E8000 compare1.04 - 2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Clock Rate1440 - 1840 MHz
Level 2 Cache2 MB
Number of Cores / Threads4 / 4
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Max. Temperature90 °C
FeaturesIntel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail, 200 - 500 MHz), Wireless Display, AES-NI, max. 2 GB Single-Channel DDR3L-RS-1600 (12,8 GB/s), USB 3.0, 1x PCIe 2.0
GPUIntel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (200 - 500 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date03/02/2015
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 2135     avg: 2831     median: 2934 (2%)     max: 2975 points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 35     avg: 35.7     median: 35.7 (8%)     max: 36.4 fps
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
0.4 fps (1%)
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TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.086     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (3%)     max: 0.0869 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 0.578     avg: 0.6     median: 0.6 (2%)     max: 0.618 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 1372     avg: 1594     median: 1691 (4%)     max: 1718 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 45.3     avg: 47.1     median: 47.1 (10%)     max: 48.92 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 99.4     avg: 102     median: 102 (4%)     max: 104.5 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 2129     avg: 2191     median: 2191 (10%)     max: 2253 s
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 941     avg: 1135     median: 1123.5 (3%)     max: 1392 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 12054     avg: 13586     median: 13575.5 (11%)     max: 15139 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 1276     avg: 1355     median: 1355 (2%)     max: 1434 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 5089     avg: 5550     median: 5707 (7%)     max: 5895 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 6177     avg: 6374     median: 6373.5 (6%)     max: 6531 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor

Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-14UQ Notebook Review

Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-14UQ Notebook Review

A convertible laptop for home. Acer wants about 250 Euros (~$265) for their new 10.1-inch convertible Windows laptop: the Switch One. The few hundred bucks will...
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 1.3 kg
Trekstor SurfTab duo W3 Convertible Review

Trekstor SurfTab duo W3 Convertible Review

Low-cost convertible. Approximately 230 to 250 Euros (~$245 to ~$267) have to be ponied up for Trekstor's 11.6-inch convertible. The buyer gets a device with a ...
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 11.60" | 1.5 kg
Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

1-with-2. Android or Windows? Users of the Chuwi Hi10 Pro don't have to make that decision, since the Chinese hybrid tablet comes with both operating systems pr...
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 562 g
VOYO VBook V3 Convertible Review

VOYO VBook V3 Convertible Review

VOYOga. When looking for a bargain in the Windows convertible or 2-in-1 sector, buyers more frequently run into offers from the Far East markets whose dumping p...
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 13.30" | 1.7 kg
HP x2 210 G1 Convertible Review

HP x2 210 G1 Convertible Review

Long-lasting. This 10.1-inch HP convertible is available for around 400 Euros (~$445). The manufacturer provides an Intel Cherry Trail processor and long batter...
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 64GB: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.60", 0.5 kg
  Review » Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 32GB Tablet Review

Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742 Notebook Review

Chuwi Hi12: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 12.00", 0.8 kg
  Review » Chuwi Hi12 Tablet Review

Chuwi Vi8 Plus (CWI519): Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 8.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.1 kg
  Review » Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104 Convertible Review

Acer One 10 S1003-18U0: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Acer One 10 S1003-18U0

Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-11AN: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-11AN

Medion Akoya E2228T-MD60250: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 15.60", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya E2228T-MD60250

Prestigio MultiPad Visconte S PMP1020CE: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Prestigio MultiPad Visconte S PMP1020CE

Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-194R: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch One 10 SW1-011-194R

Trekstor SurfTab duo W3: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Trekstor SurfTab duo W3

Prestigio Multipad Visconte S: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Prestigio Multipad Visconte S

Prestigio Visconte Ecliptica: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 13.30", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Prestigio Visconte Ecliptica

Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-016-13YY: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-016-13YY

Chuwi Hi12: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 12.00", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi12

Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014

Chuwi LapBook: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 15.60", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Chuwi LapBook

Chuwi HiBook Pro: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Chuwi HiBook Pro

Asus Vivobook E200HA-FD0004TS: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus Vivobook E200HA-FD0004TS

Chuwi Hi10 Plus: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.80", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi10 Plus

Trekstor SurfTab Twin 11.6 inch: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Trekstor SurfTab Twin 11.6 inch

Chuwi Hi10 Pro: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi10 Pro

Medion Lifetab P10505: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Medion Lifetab P10505

Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742

HP x2 210 G1: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP x2 210 G1

Asus EeeBook X206HA-FD0018TS: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus EeeBook X206HA-FD0018TS

Asus VivoBook E200HA-FD0009TS: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.60", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook E200HA-FD0009TS

HP Pavilion x2 10-n125tu: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 0.9 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x2 10-n125tu

HP Envy 8 Note: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 8.00", 0.4 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 8 Note

Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104

HP Pavilion x2 10-n182ng: Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x2 10-n182ng

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Other CPUs of the series Atom x5

» Intel Atom x5-Z8550
   4x 1.44 GHz - 2.4 GHz
» Intel Atom x5-Z8500
   4x 1.44 GHz - 2.24 GHz
» Intel Atom x5-Z8350
   4x 1.44 GHz - 1.92 GHz
» Intel Atom x5-Z8300
   4x 1.44 GHz - 1.84 GHz
» Intel Atom x5-E8000
   4x 1.04 GHz - 2 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ AMD A10 Micro-6700T
   4x 1.2 GHz - 2.2 GHz
+ AMD A4-3310MX
   2x 2.1 GHz - 2.5 GHz
+ AMD A4-3320M
   2x 2 GHz - 2.6 GHz
+ Intel Atom x5-Z8350
   4x 1.44 GHz - 1.92 GHz
» Intel Atom x5-Z8300
   4x 1.44 GHz - 1.84 GHz
- AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
   2x 2.3 GHz
- AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
   2x 2.3 GHz
- Intel Pentium 997
   2x 1.6 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2015-07-18)