CPU
GPU
Atom C3758
Core i7-6970HQ
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 Atom C3758 is positioned at rank 585 and the Core i7-6970HQ is on rank 486, so the Core i7-6970HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6970HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3758 | Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Atom C3758 and Core i7-6970HQ
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.
Core i7-6970HQ
The Core i7-6970HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,632 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
The Atom C3758 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6970HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-6970HQ — a 50.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-6970HQ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Atom C3758 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6970HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3758 scores 4,614 against the Core i7-6970HQ's 4,632 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6970HQ. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3758 vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6970HQ.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,614 | 4,632 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3758 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6970HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758) / not specified (Core i7-6970HQ). Primary use case: Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded.
| Feature | Atom C3758 | Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server/Embedded | — |
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