Phenom II X6 1065T vs Atom Z3740
Phenom II X6 1065T
Atom Z3740
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 Phenom II X6 1065T is positioned at rank 1030 and the Atom Z3740 is on rank 172, so the Atom Z3740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1065T
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom II X6 1065T and Atom Z3740
Phenom II X6 1065T
The Phenom II X6 1065T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,412 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1065T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Atom Z3740 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1065T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1065T versus 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1065T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1065T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z3740 uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1065T scores 3,412 against the Atom Z3740's 3,380 — a 0.9% lead for the Phenom II X6 1065T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1065T vs 0 kB on the Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+83% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+118% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,412 | 3,380 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1065T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3740 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3740 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Phenom II X6 1065T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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