Intel Atom Z3770 vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Atom Z3770 or Intel Atom Z3770 – 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 Z3770 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 Z3770, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 7
4 Generation 1
Intel Atom Z3770 Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3770 is 1.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.39 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking Yes
1.46 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3770 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 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
11.2 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
4 Execution units --
7 Generation --
0.67 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name
32 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
4.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.5 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 95 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3770 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 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 350 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
2.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1380 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Bay Trail Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
23765
23765
Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
3012
3012

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15702
15702
Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
739
739

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4138
4138
Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
976
976