Intel Atom Z3736F vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

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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 PRO 2500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z3736F Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Ryzen 2000U
4 Generation 1
 
 

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 PRO 2500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
None None 3.0 GHz
1.33 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 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 PRO 2500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2018
4 Execution units 8
11.2 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 512
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7 Generation 8
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

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 32.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 25 W
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 PRO 2500U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2017
BGA 592 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
20 $ Release price 150 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
11065
11065
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2061
2061

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
2524
2524
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
584
584