Atom x7-Z8750 vs A6-3420M
Atom x7-Z8750
A6-3420M
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-Z8750 is positioned at rank 664 and the A6-3420M is on rank 837, so the Atom x7-Z8750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750
Performance Per Dollar A6-3420M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7-Z8750 | A6-3420M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7-Z8750 | A6-3420M |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Z8750 and A6-3420M
Atom x7-Z8750
The Atom x7-Z8750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,294 points. Launch price was $37.
A6-3420M
The A6-3420M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,310 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x7-Z8750 and A6-3420M share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-3420M — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Atom x7-Z8750 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Atom x7-Z8750 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-3420M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-Z8750 scores 1,294 against the A6-3420M's 1,310 — a 1.2% lead for the A6-3420M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | A6-3420M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.56 GHz+7% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,294 | 1,310+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 234 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7-Z8750 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3420M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) vs 16 (A6-3420M) — the A6-3420M offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | A6-3420M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 2 | 16+700% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7-Z8750) / AMD-V (A6-3420M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8750) and Radeon HD 6520G (A6-3420M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3420M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3420M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Atom x7-Z8750 | A6-3420M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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