Intel Atom Z3735F vs AMD A8-3550MX

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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 A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD A6-3000M
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Family AMD A
4 Generation 1
Intel Atom Z3735F Name AMD A8-3550MX
 
 

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 A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 4x
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
1.33 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

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 A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
4 Execution units 5
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11
7 Generation 3
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 Shaders 400
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
 
 

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 / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
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 A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Llano (K10)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 592 Socket FS1