Atom Z3735G vs A8-5600K
Atom Z3735G
A8-5600K
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 Z3735G is positioned at rank 5 and the A8-5600K is on rank 437, so the Atom Z3735G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3735G
Performance Per Dollar A8-5600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Z3735G and A8-5600K
Atom Z3735G
The Atom Z3735G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,891 points. Launch price was $17.
A8-5600K
The A8-5600K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,860 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Atom Z3735G and A8-5600K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-5600K — a 72.3% clock advantage for the A8-5600K (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Atom Z3735G uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-5600K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3735G scores 2,891 against the A8-5600K's 2,860 — a 1.1% lead for the Atom Z3735G. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G vs 0 kB on the A8-5600K.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 3.9 GHz+113% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+171% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,891+1% | 2,860 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3735G uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-5600K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-RS 1333 on the Atom Z3735G versus 1866 on the A8-5600K — the A8-5600K supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5600K supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 1 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom Z3735G) vs 2 (A8-5600K). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3735G) vs 16 (A8-5600K) — the A8-5600K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G) and FM2 (A8-5600K).
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1333 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 GB+1638300% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3735G) / true (A8-5600K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) and Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5600K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5600K rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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