Atom Z3735G vs Core i3-4150T

Atom Z3735G

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2014

Core i3-4150T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z3735G

4 / 4

2,891

0.0%

2,892

0.0%

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 Core i3-4150T is on rank 690, so the Atom Z3735G 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 Z3735G

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

101%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

100%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

92%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

91%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

91%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

87%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

84%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

84%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

81%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

75%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

74%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4150T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12610%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11915%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8651%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2606%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2064%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1806%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1034%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1021%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

930%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

929%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

919%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

882%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

878%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

870%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

100%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4150T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z3735G in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom Z3735G	Core i3-4150T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($17)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom Z3735G holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $17 (vs $30), it costs 43% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 76% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-4150T.

Insight	Atom Z3735G	Core i3-4150T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+76%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($17)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 Z3735G Benchmark Check

Core i3-4150T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z3735G and Core i3-4150T

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.

Core i3-4150T

The Core i3-4150T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $230.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z3735G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4150T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3735G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4150T — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-4150T (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Atom Z3735G uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-4150T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3735G scores 2,891 against the Core i3-4150T's 2,892 — a 0% lead for the Core i3-4150T. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150T.

Feature	Atom Z3735G	Core i3-4150T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2.9 GHz+58%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	3 GHz+126%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,891	2,892

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z3735G uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4150T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1333 memory speed. The Core i3-4150T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 1 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom Z3735G) vs 2 (Core i3-4150T). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3735G) vs 16 (Core i3-4150T) — the Core i3-4150T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Atom Z3735G	Core i3-4150T
Socket	UTFCBGA592	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-RS 1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	1 GB	32 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3735G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4150T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4150T targets Desktop Low Power.

Feature	Atom Z3735G	Core i3-4150T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)	HD Graphics 4400
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop Low Power