Atom C3758 vs Athlon 240GE
Atom C3758
Athlon 240GE
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. The Atom C3758 is positioned at rank #585 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 Atom C3758 and Athlon 240GE
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Atom C3758 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon 240GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom C3758 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE — a 45.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Atom C3758 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 240GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3758 scores 4,614 against the Athlon 240GE's 4,561 — a 1.2% lead for the Atom C3758. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 400 vs 930, a 79.7% lead for the Athlon 240GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,400 vs 2,200 (8.7% advantage for the Atom C3758). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3758 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 240GE.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,614+1% | 4,561 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | 930+133% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,400+9% | 2,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3758 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 240GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 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: 16 (Atom C3758) vs 8 (Athlon 240GE) — the Atom C3758 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Atom C3758) and A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE).
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 240GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758) vs AMD-V (Athlon 240GE). The Athlon 240GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Atom C3758 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded, Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server/Embedded | Budget Desktop |
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