Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs Intel Atom Z3736G

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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 Z3736G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3736G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 Name Intel Atom Z3736G
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Atom Z3700
5 Generation 4
 
 

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 Z3736G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3736G is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.44 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
 
 

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 Z3736G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3736G uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2013
12 Execution units 4
12 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
8 Generation 7
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 5.3 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 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 Z3736G is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2014
BGA 138 Socket BGA 592
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cherry Trail Architecture Bay Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
23 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm