A8-5600K vs Atom Z3735G
A8-5600K
Atom Z3735G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 A8-5600K is positioned at rank 437 and the Atom Z3735G is on rank 5, so the Atom Z3735G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5600K
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3735G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5600K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5600K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-5600K and Atom Z3735G
A8-5600K
The A8-5600K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,860 points. Launch price was $90.
Atom Z3735G
The Atom Z3735G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,891 points. Launch price was $17.
Processing Power
Both the A8-5600K and Atom Z3735G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A8-5600K versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G — a 72.3% clock advantage for the A8-5600K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The A8-5600K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom Z3735G uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5600K scores 2,860 against the Atom Z3735G's 2,891 — a 1.1% lead for the Atom Z3735G. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5600K vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G.
| Feature | A8-5600K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+113% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+171% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,860 | 2,891+1% |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5600K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3735G uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-5600K versus DDR3L-RS 1333 on the Atom Z3735G — the A8-5600K supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5600K supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 1 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-5600K) vs 1 (Atom Z3735G). PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-5600K) vs 0 (Atom Z3735G) — the A8-5600K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-5600K) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G).
| Feature | A8-5600K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3L-RS 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 1 GB+1638300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5600K) / not specified (Atom Z3735G). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5600K) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5600K rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | A8-5600K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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