Atom Z3740 vs A12-9800E
Atom Z3740
A12-9800E
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 Z3740 is positioned at rank 172 and the A12-9800E is on rank 1029, so the Atom Z3740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3740
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Z3740 and A12-9800E
Atom Z3740
The Atom Z3740 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 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 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,380 points. Launch price was $32.
A12-9800E
The A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,416 points. Launch price was $105.
Processing Power
Both the Atom Z3740 and A12-9800E share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 versus 3.8 GHz on the A12-9800E — a 68.6% clock advantage for the A12-9800E (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Atom Z3740 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A12-9800E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3740 scores 3,380 against the A12-9800E's 3,416 — a 1.1% lead for the A12-9800E. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.8 GHz+104% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 3.1 GHz+133% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,380 | 3,416+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 651 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3740 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A12-9800E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1066 on the Atom Z3740 versus DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800E — the A12-9800E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A12-9800E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3740) vs 8 (A12-9800E) — the A12-9800E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3740) and A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800E).
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 64 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3740) / AMD-V (A12-9800E). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3740) and Radeon R7 (A12-9800E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A12-9800E rivals Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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