Intel Core i3-3229Y vs Intel Atom x5-Z8350

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Intel Core i3-3229Y or Intel Core i3-3229Y – 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 i3-3229Y 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 i3-3229Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 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-Z8350, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Intel Core i3-3229Y Name Intel Atom x5-Z8350
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 3000Y Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
3 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3229Y is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
None None 1.92 GHz
None None 1.92 GHz
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3229Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
16 Execution units 12
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
-- Max. displays --
7 Generation 8
11.0 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
128 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 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.
13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
7 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3229Y 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 x5-Z8350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 592
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price 18 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Cherry Trail
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
 
 

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