Intel Core i3-3210 vs Intel Atom Z3735F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-3210 or Intel Core i3-3210 – 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 Core i3-3210 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3210, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3735F 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 Z3735F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Atom Z3700
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3210 Name Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3210 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3210 is 3.2 GHz
The Intel Atom Z3735F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 1.83 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
None None 1.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3210 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3735F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
48 Shaders 32
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 4
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
7 Generation 7
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 4 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3210 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Bay Trail
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 592
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
5248
5248
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2183
2183

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2492
2492
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
783
783

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1328
1328
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
588
588

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1113
1113
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
392
392

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
522
522
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
146
146