Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y

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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 Pentium Gold 4425Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Pentium 4400
5 Generation 7
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2016
8 Generation 9.5
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
128 Shaders 192
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
 
 

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 6 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
None TDP down 4.5 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 Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
30 $ Release price 193 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2017
Cherry Trail Architecture Kaby Lake U
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB