Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Atom Z3735G
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Atom Z3735G
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3735G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+90%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Atom Z3735G
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Atom Z3735G
The Atom Z3735G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 April 2014 (11 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 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,891 points. Launch price was $17.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Atom Z3735G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G — a 92.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Atom Z3735G uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Atom Z3735G's 2,891 — a 168.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+173% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+231% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+4700% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 34,293+1086% | 2,891 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Atom Z3735G uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR3L-RS 1333 on the Atom Z3735G — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 1 GB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 1 (Atom Z3735G). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 0 (Atom Z3735G) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+67% | DDR3L-RS 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+12700% | 1 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Atom Z3735G). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Atom Z3735G debuted at $17.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $17-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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