Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700

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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 or Intel Atom x5-Z8500 – 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 x5-Z8500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7-Z8700, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 Name Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
5 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
1.44 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
12 Execution units 16
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU)
8 Generation 8
96 Shaders 128
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600 Memory type LPDDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2 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.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
23 $ Release price 30 $
BGA 138 Socket BGA 138
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Cherry Trail Architecture Cherry Trail
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm