Intel Atom Z3560 vs Intel Pentium 2129Y

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Intel Atom Z3560 or Intel Atom Z3560 – 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 Z3560 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3560, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-MB5T1064 socket.
The Intel Pentium 2129Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2129Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z3560 Name Intel Pentium 2129Y
Intel Atom Z3500 Group Intel Pentium 2000
5 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3560 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3560 is 1.83 GHz
The Intel Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is 1.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3560 uses the PowerVR G6430, 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 2129Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2129Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.53 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2012
16 Execution units 6
10 Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 48
PowerVR G6430 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
0.46 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
28 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
4.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

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 10 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
90 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3560 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 2129Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2013
FC-MB5T1064 Socket BGA 1023
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Moorefield Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Intel VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, MMX, SSSE3, ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm