Intel Atom Z3735G vs Intel Core i7-7700

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Intel Atom Z3735G or Intel Atom Z3735G – 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 Z3735G 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 Z3735G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3735G Name Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 7
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3735G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735G is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 8
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3735G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735G 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 Core i7-7700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2016
11.2 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
4 Execution units 24
7 Generation 9.5
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 5.3 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
1.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
5.3 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3735G 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 Core i7-7700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Kaby Lake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 592 Socket LGA 1151
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
17 $ Release price 310 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
16932
16932
Intel Atom Z3735G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2108
2108

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4779
4779
Intel Atom Z3735G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
721
721

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081
Intel Atom Z3735G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
507
507

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1066
1066
Intel Atom Z3735G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
182
182