A4-3310MX vs Atom Z3770

CPU

GPU

A4-3310MX

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Atom Z3770

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 2.39 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-3310MX

2 / 2

1,190

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom Z3770

4 / 4

1,189

0.0%

Celeron E1200

Celeron B820

Celeron P4505

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-3310MX is positioned at rank 887 and the Atom Z3770 is on rank 702, so the Atom Z3770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX

#875

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1480%

#876

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1458%

#877

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1338%

#878

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1332%

#879

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1320%

#881

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1275%

#882

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1222%

#883

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1220%

#884

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1188%

#887

A4-3310MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

99%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

99%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

98%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

98%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3770

#689

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

987%

#690

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

972%

#691

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

893%

#692

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

889%

#693

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

881%

#695

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

850%

#696

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

815%

#697

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

814%

#698

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

792%

#702

Atom Z3770

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-3310MX delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z3770 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A4-3310MX	Atom Z3770
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-3310MX	Atom Z3770
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A4-3310MX Benchmark Check

Atom Z3770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-3310MX and Atom Z3770

A4-3310MX

The A4-3310MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.

Atom Z3770

The Atom Z3770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.

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Processing Power

The A4-3310MX packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom Z3770 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 — a 4.5% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom Z3770 uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Atom Z3770's 1,189 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-3310MX. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-3310MX	Atom Z3770
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+5%	2.39 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+44%	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,190	1,189
Geekbench 6 Single	273	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3770 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A4-3310MX supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3310MX) vs 0 (Atom Z3770) — the A4-3310MX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-3310MX	Atom Z3770
Socket	FS1	UTFCBGA1380
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	LPDDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3310MX) / not specified (Atom Z3770). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3770) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.