Atom Z3770 vs Athlon II Neo K345
Atom Z3770
Athlon II Neo K345
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 Athlon II Neo K345 is on rank 812, 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 Athlon II Neo K345
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Athlon II Neo K345
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.
Athlon II Neo K345
The Athlon II Neo K345 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,191 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II Neo K345 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 1.4 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K345 — a 52.2% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770. The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K345 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the Athlon II Neo K345's 1,191 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II Neo K345.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.39 GHz+71% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,189 | 1,191 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II Neo K345 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3770) and AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K345).
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3770 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II Neo K345 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
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