Atom x7-E3950 vs A10 Pro-7350B
Atom x7-E3950
A10 Pro-7350B
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 x7-E3950 is positioned at rank 480 and the A10 Pro-7350B is on rank 597, so the Atom x7-E3950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7-E3950 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7-E3950 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 x7-E3950 and A10 Pro-7350B
Atom x7-E3950
The Atom x7-E3950 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x7-E3950 and A10 Pro-7350B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B — a 49.1% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom x7-E3950 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-E3950 scores 1,864 against the A10 Pro-7350B's 1,862 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x7-E3950. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 245 vs 286, a 15.4% lead for the A10 Pro-7350B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Atom x7-E3950 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+65% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4096 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,864 | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 245 | 286+17% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7-E3950 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-2400 on the Atom x7-E3950 versus DDR3-1600 on the A10 Pro-7350B — the Atom x7-E3950 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10 Pro-7350B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Atom x7-E3950) vs 2 (A10 Pro-7350B). PCIe lanes: 6 (Atom x7-E3950) vs 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) — the A10 Pro-7350B offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom x7-E3950 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 8+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950) vs AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 505 (Atom x7-E3950) and Radeon R6 (A10 Pro-7350B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | Atom x7-E3950 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 505 | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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