Atom x5-E3930 vs Atom Z3770
Atom x5-E3930
Atom Z3770
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 x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Atom Z3770 is on rank 702, so the Atom Z3770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3770
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Atom Z3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Atom Z3770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 x5-E3930 and Atom Z3770
Atom x5-E3930
The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom Z3770
The Atom Z3770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-E3930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom Z3770 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 — a 28.2% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Atom x5-E3930 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom Z3770 uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Atom Z3770's 1,189 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z3770. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Atom Z3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.39 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.46 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,189 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom Z3770 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1866 memory speed. The Atom x5-E3930 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom x5-E3930) vs 0 (Atom Z3770) — the Atom x5-E3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3770).
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Atom Z3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1866 | LPDDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3770) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Atom Z3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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