Atom Z3740 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Atom Z3740
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3740
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3740 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3740 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 101.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 1.33 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Atom Z3740 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3740 scores 3,380 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 179.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z3740 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 32+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 5.7 GHz+206% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 4.2 GHz+216% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-77% |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 3,380 | 62,323+1744% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,581 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,643 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3740 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1066 on the Atom Z3740 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3740) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3740) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D).
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | DDR5-5200+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 128 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3740) / true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3740) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Atom Z3740 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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