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Atom Z2760
Pentium G3240T
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 Z2760 is positioned at rank 529 and the Pentium G3240T is on rank 652, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z2760 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Z2760 and Pentium G3240T
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G3240T
The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom Z2760 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3240T's 2 cores. The Atom Z2760 is built on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom Z2760 scores 1,697 against the Pentium G3240T's 1,693 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom Z2760. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z2760 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Cloverview (2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,697 | 1,693 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z2760 uses the FC-MB4760 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3240T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-MB4760 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z2760 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Pentium G3240T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z2760 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | — |
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