Xeon E5-2609 v2 vs Atom Z3740
Xeon E5-2609 v2
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 Xeon E5-2609 v2 is positioned at rank 667 and the Atom Z3740 is on rank 172, so the Atom Z3740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609 v2
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 v2 | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 v2 | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5-2609 v2 and Atom Z3740
Xeon E5-2609 v2
The Xeon E5-2609 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,369 points. Launch price was $396.
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
Both the Xeon E5-2609 v2 and Atom Z3740 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 v2 versus 1.86 GHz on the Atom Z3740 — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2609 v2 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Xeon E5-2609 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom Z3740 uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2609 v2 scores 3,369 against the Atom Z3740's 3,380 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom Z3740. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609 v2 vs 0 kB on the Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v2 | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+34% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+88% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,369 | 3,380 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2609 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom Z3740 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v2 | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | 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 Xeon E5-2609 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 v2 | Atom Z3740 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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