Atom Z3770 vs Core i5-430UM
Atom Z3770
Core i5-430UM
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 Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, 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 Core i5-430UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-430UM
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.
Core i5-430UM
The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-430UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM — a 32% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770 (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-430UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z3770. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom Z3770 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.39 GHz+38% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz+22% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,189 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 500 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i5-430UM 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 16 (Core i5-430UM) — the Core i5-430UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3770) and HM55 (Core i5-430UM).
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom Z3770) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-430UM). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3770) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i5-430UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Ultrabook |
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