Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Core i7-5950HQ

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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 Core i7-5950HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5950HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Core i7-5950HQ
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
5 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core i 5000H
 
 

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 Core i7-5950HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5950HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
 
 

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 Core i7-5950HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5950HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
16 Execution units 48
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
8 Generation 8
128 Shaders 384
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
30 $ Release price 550 $
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1364
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Cherry Trail Architecture Broadwell H
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
584
584

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1180
1180
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
187
187

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
778
778
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
145
145