Intel Atom Z3740D vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

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Intel Atom Z3740D or Intel Atom Z3740D – 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 Z3740D 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 Z3740D, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
4 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3740D Name AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3740D has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3740D is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 16
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 3.85 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3740D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3740D 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 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
32 Shaders --
Q3/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.2 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
0.69 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
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 46.9 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 DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
2.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 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 105 W watts.
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
90 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3740D 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 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 320 $
Bay Trail Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 592 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
26040
26040
Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2589
2589

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588
Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
614
614

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100
Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
633
633

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
4850
4850
Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
774
774

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062
Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
184
184