Intel Atom Z3735F vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 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 x5-Z8550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
4 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z3735F Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 4
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
7 Generation 8
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- Max. displays --
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
32 Shaders 96
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2015
11.2 Direct X 12
4 Execution units 12
 
 

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

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.
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.
2.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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 2 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 23 $
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Bay Trail Architecture Cherry Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Operating systems
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 592 Socket BGA 138
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2016
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
827
827
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
588
588

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
568
568
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
392
392

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
231
231
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
186
186

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
202
202
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
146
146