Intel Atom Z3770D vs AMD Athlon X4 835

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Intel Atom Z3770D or Intel Atom Z3770D – 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 Z3770D 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 Z3770D, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
The AMD Athlon X4 835 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon X4 835, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
Intel Atom Family AMD Athlon
Intel Atom Z3700 Group AMD Athlon X4 (Carizzo)
Intel Atom Z3770D Name AMD Athlon X4 835
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3770D has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3770D is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.41 GHz.
The AMD Athlon X4 835 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon X4 835 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.41 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
None None 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3770D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3770D 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 Athlon X4 835 does not have integrated graphics.
7 Generation --
32 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
0.69 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
4 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.2 Direct X --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name
Q3/2013 Release date --
 
 

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

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.
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-2133
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC Yes
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.2 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 65 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3770D 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 Athlon X4 835 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1380 Socket FM2+
-- Release price 52 $
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 --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
Bay Trail Architecture Carizzo
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2016