Intel Atom N2600 vs Intel Atom Z3735F

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Intel Atom N2600 or Intel Atom N2600 – 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 N2600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3735F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3735F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
3 Generation 4
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom N2600 Name Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel Atom N2000 Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N2600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2600 is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Atom Z3735F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 1.83 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 1.83 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2600 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3735F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
-- Generation 7
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 Shaders 32
65 nm Technology 22 nm
Q4/2008 Release date Q3/2013
10.1 Direct X 11.2
4 Execution units 4
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No JPEG Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 GB
1 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.5 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 4 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
1.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cedarview Architecture Bay Trail
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 559 Socket BGA 592
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2014