Intel Atom Z3736F vs Intel Core i3-7320

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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 Intel Core i3-7320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Core i 7000
4 Generation 7
Intel Atom Z3736F Name Intel Core i3-7320
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-7320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7320 is 4.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
1.33 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-7320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
11.2 Direct X 12
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2016
7 Generation 9.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 24
32 Shaders 192
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
2.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 51 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 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 Intel Core i3-7320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
20 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2017
Bay Trail Architecture Kaby Lake S
BGA 592 Socket LGA 1151
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB