Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek Helio G35

Comparisons 11-03-2021

So, which chip or processor is better? Detailed compare data of benchmarks Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek Helio G35, speed testing of GPUs PowerVR GE8320 and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail).

This performance comparison involves two processors: Atom x5-Z8500 is quad-core (SoFIA) and Helio G35 is octa-core (Cortex-A53). Both processors went throughpower consumption test and battery life test. A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.

From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel benchmarking in software tests like WebXPRT 3, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, GFXBench, Octane V2, Mozilla Kraken, PCMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, and how good the chips are in games Sniper 3D, Minecraft Bedrock, Mortal Kombat, Call of Duty: Mobile, PUBG, Garena Free Fire - The Cobra, Real Racing 3, Fortnite etc.

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Atom x5-Z8500 or Helio G35 and which chip is better for gaming: Asphalt 9, Madout2, Need for Speed No Limits, CSR Racing 2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Atom x5-Z8500

Helio G35

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Atom x5-Z8500

54%

Helio G35

66%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Atom x5-Z8500

Helio G35

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Atom x5-Z8500	Helio G35
Total score	71836	110404
CPU	20114	30918
GPU	27295	41961
MEM	11495	17655
UX	12928	19881

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Atom x5-Z8500	Helio G35
Single-Core	185	225
Multi-Core	836	993

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Atom x5-Z8500	Helio G35
Frequency	1440 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.44-2.24 GHz SoFIA	8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	24	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Helio G35 is 37% better than Atom x5-Z8500 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Atom x5-Z8500 has 4 more core than Helio G35. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)	PowerVR GE8320
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	115.2	126.8
# of Cores	16	2
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 pixels	2400 x 1080 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.8	25.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	26.4	42.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	18.1	28.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.5	21.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	27.8
Real Racing 3	33	84.4
Sniper 3D	58.1	92.8
Need for Speed No Limits	31.7	76
Mortal Kombat X	30.4	48.5
CSR Racing 2	37	50.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	13 MP	25 MP
Dual Camera resolution		13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	21 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation		GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G35 is better: 30
You need to know that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch benchmark video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Atom x5-Z8500 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile
• 3DMark

• Atom x5-Z8500 specs and review.

Helio G35 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile
• Antutu v10

• Helio G35 specs and review.