Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8350

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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 or Intel Atom x7-Z8700 – 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 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.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8350, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8350
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Mobile Segment Mobile
5 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.92 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.92 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
16 Execution units 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
128 Shaders 96
8 Generation 8
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2015
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 1
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
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.
-- Tjunction max --
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 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 x5-Z8350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
BGA 138 Socket BGA 592
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cherry Trail Architecture Cherry Trail
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
30 $ Release price 18 $
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2016
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
584
584
Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
424
424

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
187
187
Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
152
152

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
145
145
Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
116
116