Intel Atom Z3740 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Atom Z3740 or Intel Atom Z3740 – 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 Z3740 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3740, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
Intel Atom Z3740 Name AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3740 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3740 is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.86 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is 3.2 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.
None None 3.6 GHz
1.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3740 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3740 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 7 2700 does not have integrated graphics.
32 Shaders --
Q3/2013 Release date --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
22 nm Technology --
0.67 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.2 Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 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 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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.
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
90 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3740 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 7 2700 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2018
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
22 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Release price 290 $
BGA 1380 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
23660
23660
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2683
2683

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
15740
15740
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
639
639

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6252
6252
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
665
665

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
5876
5876
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
300
300

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4400
4400
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
789
789

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1219
1219
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
142
142

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
944
944
Intel Atom Z3740
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
187
187