Atom Z3735G vs Athlon X4 750K
Atom Z3735G
Athlon X4 750K
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 Athlon X4 750K is on rank 576, 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 Athlon X4 750K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ 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 Z3735G and Athlon X4 750K
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.
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Atom Z3735G and Athlon X4 750K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K — a 74.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Atom Z3735G uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 750K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3735G scores 2,891 against the Athlon X4 750K's 2,879 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom Z3735G.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 4 GHz+119% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 3.4 GHz+156% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,891 | 2,879 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3735G uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 750K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1333 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 1 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom Z3735G) vs 2 (Athlon X4 750K). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3735G) vs 16 (Athlon X4 750K) — the Athlon X4 750K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G) and AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K).
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 64 GB+6300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3735G includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
Value Analysis
The Atom Z3735G launched at $17 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 750K debuted at $91.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17-81% | $91 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $17 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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