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AMD Phenom II X4 P960 vs Intel Atom Z3740D

AMD
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Intel
Performance
Phenom II X4 P96022% better
1,5424% of 36,991
Atom Z3740D
1,266.53% of 36,991

The Phenom II X4 P960 has 22% better performance than the Atom Z3740D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Phenom II X4 P960
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Atom Z3740D
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Summary

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About the AMD Phenom II X4 P960 CPU

The AMD Phenom II X4 P960 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The X4 P960 is compatible with S1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Phenom II X4 P960 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Phenom II X4 P960 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1800.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Phenom II X4 P960 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Phenom II X4 P960 has the 660th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.17% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Atom Z3740D CPU

The Intel Atom Z3740D is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Z3740D is compatible with UTFCBGA1380 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Atom Z3740D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Atom Z3740D features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1330.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 1830.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Atom Z3740D does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Atom Z3740D has the 684th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Phenom II X4 P96022% better
1,5424% of 36,991
Atom Z3740D
1,266.53% of 36,991

The Phenom II X4 P960 has 22% better performance than the Atom Z3740D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Phenom II X4 P960 is ranked 660th with a score of 1,542, and the Atom Z3740D is ranked 684th with a score of 1,266.5.

Performance per dollar
Phenom II X4 P960
No data available
Atom Z3740D
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Phenom II X4 P960 and the Atom Z3740D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Phenom II X4 P960 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron N29201,582+3%
A6-92251,568+2%
Phenom II X4 P9601,542
Celeron 1017U1,532-1%
A4-5150M1,531-1%
Atom x5-Z83501,313-15%
Atom Z37951,301-16%
Atom Z3740D1,266.5-18%
Atom Z37451,261-18%
E2-90101,241-20%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,542
(+21.75%)
1,266.5
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,386
(+125.73%)
614
CPU Mark Single-Thread
737
(+60.57%)
459
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size45 nm22 nm

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed1800.0 MHz1330.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--1830.0 MHz

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
L1 Cache512 KB224 KB
L2 Cache2 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--0 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPhenom II X4 P960Atom Z3740D
SocketS1UTFCBGA1380
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W4 W

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.