Intel Atom Z3735F vs AMD A8-3530MX

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Intel Atom Z3735F or Intel Atom Z3735F – 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 Z3735F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3735F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The AMD A8-3530MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3530MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Atom Z3735F Name AMD A8-3530MX
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3735F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
The AMD A8-3530MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3530MX is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3735F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3530MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3530MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
32 Shaders 400
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
4 Execution units 5
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.2 Direct X 11
7 Generation 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
1 Memory channels 2
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 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 AMD A8-3530MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 592 Socket FS1
Bay Trail Architecture Llano (K10)
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2011
Operating systems