Atom Z3735G vs Core i5-4210M
Atom Z3735G
Core i5-4210M
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 Core i5-4210M is on rank 715, 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 Core i5-4210M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | Core i5-4210M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3735G | Core i5-4210M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-4210M
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 i5-4210M
The Core i5-4210M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,899 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3735G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4210M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3735G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4210M — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4210M (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Atom Z3735G uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4210M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3735G scores 2,891 against the Core i5-4210M's 2,899 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4210M. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4210M.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Core i5-4210M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 3.2 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 2.6 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,891 | 2,899 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 959 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3735G uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4210M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-RS 1333 memory speed. The Core i5-4210M 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 i5-4210M). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3735G) vs 16 (Core i5-4210M) — the Core i5-4210M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210M).
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Core i5-4210M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA592 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-RS 1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 32 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3735G) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4210M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210M rivals A10-5750M.
| Feature | Atom Z3735G | Core i5-4210M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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