Intel Atom C5320 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

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Intel Atom C5320 or Intel Atom C5320 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C5320 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5320, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 7000H
6 Generation 7
Intel Atom C5320 Name Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5320 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5320 is 2.4 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
8 Threads 8
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5320 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q2/2016
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1866, DDR4-2400
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 41 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
41 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5320 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2017
-- Release price --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Parker Ridge Architecture Kaby Lake H
 
 

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