Intel Celeron 3205U vs Intel Atom x5-Z8330

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Intel Celeron 3205U or Intel Celeron 3205U – 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 Celeron 3205U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3205U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 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-Z8330, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 3205U Name Intel Atom x5-Z8330
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
7 Generation 5
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3205U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3205U is 1.5 GHz
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
None None 1.92 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3205U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3205U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1), which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
11.2 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Execution units 12
8 Generation 8
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3205U is manufactured using a 14 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-Z8330 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number FJ8066401836619
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cherry Trail
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 138
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price 20 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes