V-Series V120 vs Atom x7-E3950

V-Series V120

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2010

Atom x7-E3950

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

V-Series V120

1 / 1

1,874

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x7-E3950

4 / 4

1,864

0.0%

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 V-Series V120 is positioned at rank 594 and the Atom x7-E3950 is on rank 480, so the Atom x7-E3950 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 V-Series V120

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#582

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

783%

#583

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#584

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#585

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#586

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#588

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#589

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

647%

#590

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

646%

#591

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#594

V-Series V120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#467

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

630%

#468

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

620%

#469

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

570%

#470

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

567%

#471

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

562%

#473

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

542%

#474

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

520%

#475

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

519%

#476

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

505%

#480

Atom x7-E3950

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#487

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7-E3950 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	V-Series V120	Atom x7-E3950
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The V-Series V120 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	V-Series V120	Atom x7-E3950
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.

V-Series V120 Benchmark Check

Atom x7-E3950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of V-Series V120 and Atom x7-E3950

V-Series V120

The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom x7-E3950

The Atom x7-E3950 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.

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Processing Power

The V-Series V120 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom x7-E3950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 versus 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the V-Series V120. The V-Series V120 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the V-Series V120 scores 1,874 against the Atom x7-E3950's 1,864 — a 0.5% lead for the V-Series V120.

Feature	V-Series V120	Atom x7-E3950
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	4 / 4+300%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark	1,874	1,864
Geekbench 6 Single	—	245

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Memory & Platform

The V-Series V120 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	V-Series V120	Atom x7-E3950
Socket	S1	FCBGA1296
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	6

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (V-Series V120) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the V-Series V120 requires a dedicated GPU.