Intel Atom Z3795 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

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Intel Atom Z3795 or Intel Atom Z3795 – 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 Z3795 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3795, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Intel Atom Z3795 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3795 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3795 is 1.59 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.39 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
None None 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.59 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3795 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3795 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 Atom x5-Z8550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
7 Generation 8
32 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0.78 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
4 Execution units 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 12
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2015
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 Decode
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 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 8.0 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.
4.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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 2 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3795 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 Atom x5-Z8550 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1380 Socket BGA 138
40 $ Release price 23 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems
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
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Bay Trail Architecture Cherry Trail
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2016