Atom Z3735G vs FX-8120

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8120
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.15
+747%
Atom Z3735G
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 2 Watt
0.49

FX-8120 outperforms Atom Z3735G by a whopping 747% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13952906
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.1423.19
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)9 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$17

Detailed specifications

FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.33 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz1.83 GHz
L1 cache384 KB56K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB
L3 cache8192 KB2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size315 mm2112 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3+UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data1 GB
Max memory channelsno data1
Maximum memory bandwidthno data5.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Graphics max frequencyno data646 MHz

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-8120 4.15
+747%
Atom Z3735G 0.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-8120 6594
+754%
Atom Z3735G 772

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 0.49
Recency 12 October 2011 9 April 2014
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 2 Watt

FX-8120 has a 746.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Atom Z3735G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 6150% lower power consumption.

The FX-8120 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3735G in performance tests.

Note that FX-8120 is a desktop processor while Atom Z3735G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8120 and Atom Z3735G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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