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.
5 Generation 4
Intel Atom Family Intel Pentium
Intel Atom Z3500 Group Intel Pentium 2000
Intel Atom Z3560 Name Intel Pentium 2129Y
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 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.
-- Generation 7
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2012
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16 Execution units 6
128 Shaders 48
0.53 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
0.46 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
28 nm Technology 22 nm
PowerVR G6430 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2013
Moorefield Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Intel VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, MMX, SSSE3, ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
FC-MB5T1064 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes