Atom Z3770
VS
Atom x5-E3930

Atom Z3770 vs Atom x5-E3930

Intel

Atom Z3770

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 2.39 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Atom x5-E3930

2 Cores2 Thrd6.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016

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 Atom x5-E3930 is on rank 706, so the Atom Z3770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Z3770

#689
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
987%
#690
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
972%
#691
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
893%
#692
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
889%
#693
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
881%
#695
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
850%
#696
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
815%
#697
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
814%
#698
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
792%
#702
Atom Z3770
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
100%
#711
Core i7-10850H
MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930

#694
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
990%
#695
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
976%
#696
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
896%
#697
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
892%
#698
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
883%
#700
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
853%
#701
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
818%
#702
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
817%
#703
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
795%
#706
Atom x5-E3930
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#712
Core i7-10850H
MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A
99%
#718
Core i3-1315UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $250
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom Z3770 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x5-E3930 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightAtom Z3770Atom x5-E3930
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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)
🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom Z3770Atom x5-E3930
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z3770 and Atom x5-E3930

Intel

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.

Intel

Atom x5-E3930

The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-E3930 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 — a 28.2% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770 (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the Atom x5-E3930's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z3770. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom Z3770Atom x5-E3930
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.39 GHz+33%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
1.46 GHz+12%
1.3 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (total)+300%
Process
22 nm
14 nm-36%
Architecture
Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark
1,189
1,185
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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1066 memory speed. The Atom x5-E3930 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom Z3770) vs 4 (Atom x5-E3930) — the Atom x5-E3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3770) and Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930).

FeatureAtom Z3770Atom x5-E3930
Socket
UTFCBGA1380
FCBGA1296
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1066
DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
4
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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3770) and Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom Z3770Atom x5-E3930
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Intel HD Graphics 500