Atom Z3735G vs Xeon X5470

Atom Z3735G

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2014

Xeon X5470

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z3735G

4 / 4

2,891

+0.8%

2,869

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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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 Xeon X5470 is on rank 739, 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 Xeon X5470

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14482%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2734%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2429%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1877%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

100%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

99%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

99%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

99%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

97%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

96%

#739

Xeon X5470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#747

Xeon E5-2403 v2

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

97%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom Z3735G (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom Z3735G	Xeon X5470
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 (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5470 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom Z3735G	Xeon X5470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($17)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Xeon X5470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z3735G and Xeon X5470

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.

Xeon X5470

The Xeon X5470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,869 points. Launch price was $1,386.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom Z3735G and Xeon X5470 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 — a 138.9% clock advantage for the Atom Z3735G (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Atom Z3735G uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5470 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3735G scores 2,891 against the Xeon X5470's 2,869 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom Z3735G. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5470.

Feature	Atom Z3735G	Xeon X5470
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+455%	0.33 GHz
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	3.33 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB (total)+200%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)	Harpertown (2007−2008)
PassMark	2,891	2,869

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z3735G uses the UTFCBGA592 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5470 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom Z3735G	Xeon X5470
Socket	UTFCBGA592	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-RS 1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	1 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—