Atom Z3770 vs A4-3310MX
Atom Z3770
A4-3310MX
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 Z3770 is positioned at rank 702 and the A4-3310MX is on rank 887, so the Atom Z3770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3770
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Z3770 and A4-3310MX
Atom Z3770
The Atom Z3770 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 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-3310MX offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX — a 4.5% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 1.46 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-3310MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the A4-3310MX's 1,190 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-3310MX. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.39 GHz | 2.5 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | 2.1 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,189 | 1,190 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 273 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3310MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1066 memory speed. The A4-3310MX supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3770) vs 16 (A4-3310MX) — the A4-3310MX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3770) / AMD-V (A4-3310MX). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3770) and Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 6480G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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