Atom Z3740 vs Pentium Gold G5420T

Atom Z3740

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2013

Pentium Gold G5420T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z3740

4 / 4

3,380

+0.3%

3,370

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. The Atom Z3740 is positioned at rank #172 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Z3740

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#160

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

347%

#161

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

342%

#162

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

314%

#163

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

313%

#164

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

310%

#166

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

299%

#167

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

287%

#168

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

286%

#169

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

279%

#172

Atom Z3740

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G5420T (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom Z3740	Pentium Gold G5420T
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)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom Z3740 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom Z3740	Pentium Gold G5420T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Z3740 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5420T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z3740 and Pentium Gold G5420T

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.

Pentium Gold G5420T

The Pentium Gold G5420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,370 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z3740 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5420T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3740 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5420T — a 53% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5420T (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Atom Z3740 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5420T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3740 scores 3,380 against the Pentium Gold G5420T's 3,370 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z3740. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z3740 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5420T.

Feature	Atom Z3740	Pentium Gold G5420T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	3.2 GHz+72%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	3.2 GHz+141%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,380	3,370

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z3740 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5420T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom Z3740	Pentium Gold G5420T
Socket	UTFCBGA1380	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—