Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Core M-5Y10

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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 M-5Y10 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
5 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Core M
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core M 5
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Core M-5Y10
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 M-5Y10 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10 is 0.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 0.8 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
 
 

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 M-5Y10 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
8 Generation 8
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2014
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16 Execution units 24
128 Shaders 192
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.1 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode VP8 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 16.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 4.5 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
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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 M-5Y10 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2014
Cherry Trail Architecture Broadwell Y
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1234
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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30 $ Release price --
Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes