Athlon 240GE vs Atom C3758
Athlon 240GE
Atom C3758
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon 240GE and Atom C3758
Athlon 240GE
The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.
Atom C3758
The Atom C3758 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,614 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Athlon 240GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom C3758 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE versus 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 — a 45.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon 240GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom C3758 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 240GE scores 4,561 against the Atom C3758's 4,614 — a 1.2% lead for the Atom C3758. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 930 vs 400, a 79.7% lead for the Athlon 240GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,200 vs 2,400 (8.7% advantage for the Atom C3758). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 240GE vs 16 MB on the Atom C3758.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 16 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 16 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 4,561 | 4,614+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 930+133% | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,200 | 2,400+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 240GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3758 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Atom C3758 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 240GE) vs 16 (Atom C3758) — the Atom C3758 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE) and SoC (Atom C3758).
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 240GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 240GE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758). The Athlon 240GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Atom C3758 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop, Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Server/Embedded |
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