Intel Atom Z3736F vs Intel Core i7-4860HQ

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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 i7-4860HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4860HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 4
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
Intel Atom Z3736F Name Intel Core i7-4860HQ
 
 

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 i7-4860HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4860HQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
1.33 GHz Frequency 2.4 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 Intel Core i7-4860HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4860HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
7 Generation 7.5
32 Shaders 320
-- Max. displays --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
4 Execution units 40
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 11.1
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 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 32.0 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 32.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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 47 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 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 i7-4860HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
BGA 592 Socket BGA 1364
20 $ Release price 434 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Bay Trail Architecture Haswell H
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2014