Atom x7-E3950 vs V-Series V120

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7-E3950

4 / 4

1,864

0.0%

1,874

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 V-Series V120 is on rank 594, so the Atom x7-E3950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#467

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

630%

#468

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

620%

#469

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

570%

#470

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

567%

#471

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

562%

#473

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

542%

#474

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

520%

#475

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

519%

#476

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

505%

#480

Atom x7-E3950

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#487

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V120

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#582

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

783%

#583

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#584

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#585

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#586

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#588

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#589

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

647%

#590

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

646%

#591

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#594

V-Series V120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7-E3950 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7-E3950	V-Series V120
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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The V-Series V120 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7-E3950	V-Series V120
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Atom x7-E3950 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7-E3950 and V-Series V120

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.

V-Series V120

The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x7-E3950 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V120 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 versus 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the V-Series V120. The Atom x7-E3950 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the V-Series V120 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-E3950 scores 1,864 against the V-Series V120's 1,874 — a 0.5% lead for the V-Series V120.

Feature	Atom x7-E3950	V-Series V120
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+300%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,864	1,874
Geekbench 6 Single	245	—

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7-E3950 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V120 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7-E3950	V-Series V120
Socket	FCBGA1296	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950) / not specified (V-Series V120). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the V-Series V120 requires a dedicated GPU.