Athlon X4 750K vs Atom Z3735G
Athlon X4 750K
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 Athlon X4 750K is positioned at rank 576 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 Athlon X4 750K
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3735G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X4 750K and Atom Z3735G
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Athlon X4 750K and Atom Z3735G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G — a 74.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Athlon X4 750K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom Z3735G uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 750K scores 2,879 against the Atom Z3735G's 2,891 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom Z3735G.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+119% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+156% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,879 | 2,891 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 750K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3735G uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 1 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X4 750K) vs 1 (Atom Z3735G). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X4 750K) vs 0 (Atom Z3735G) — the Athlon X4 750K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G).
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-RS 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+6300% | 1 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3735G includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 750K launched at $91 MSRP, while the Atom Z3735G debuted at $17.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $91 | $17-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17 | — |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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