Intel Atom x7-Z8750 vs Intel Core i3-3225

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Intel Atom x7-Z8750 or Intel Atom x7-Z8750 – 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-Z8750 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 x7-Z8750, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3225 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
5 Generation 3
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core i 3000
Intel Atom x7-Z8750 Name Intel Core i3-3225
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.56 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 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 i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
8 Generation 7
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 16
128 Shaders 128
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.0
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VP8 No
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 32.0 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 32.0 GB
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
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 55 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 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 i3-3225 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2012
Cherry Trail Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 138 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
30 $ Release price 134 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
855
855

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
603
603

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
194
194

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
155
155