Atom Z3740 vs Phenom II X6 1065T
Atom Z3740
Phenom II X6 1065T
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 Phenom II X6 1065T is on rank 1030, 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 Phenom II X6 1065T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
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 Phenom II X6 1065T
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.
Phenom II X6 1065T
The Phenom II X6 1065T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,412 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3740 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1065T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1065T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 versus 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1065T — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1065T (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Atom Z3740 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1065T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3740 scores 3,380 against the Phenom II X6 1065T's 3,412 — a 0.9% lead for the Phenom II X6 1065T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z3740 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1065T.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.4 GHz+83% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 2.9 GHz+118% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,380 | 3,412 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3740 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1065T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3740 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Phenom II X6 1065T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
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