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.
Intel Atom Z3795 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
1.59 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
 
 

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.
0.78 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
-- Max. displays --
11.2 Direct X 12
22 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
32 Shaders 96
7 Generation 8
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2015
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
4 Execution units 12
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
LPDDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
4.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Operating systems
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2016
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Cherry Trail
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
40 $ Release price 23 $
BGA 1380 Socket BGA 138