Intel Atom Z3736F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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Intel Atom Z3736F or Intel Atom Z3736F – 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 Z3736F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3736F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Atom Z3736F Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3736F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3736F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 6x
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 6
None None 4.0 GHz
4 Threads 6
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3736F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3736F 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 Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
7 Generation --
Q3/2013 Release date --
32 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
4 Execution units --
22 nm Technology --
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.2 Direct X --
 
 

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

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3L-1333 Memory type
2.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 95 °C
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3736F 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 Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
2.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2019
BGA 592 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
20 $ Release price 130 $
Bay Trail Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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