Intel Core i3-4010U vs Intel Atom Z3735F

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Intel Core i3-4010U or Intel Core i3-4010U – 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 i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4010U Name Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 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
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 1.83 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 1.83 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 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.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
20 Execution units 4
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 32
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
11.1 Direct X 11.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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 4 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U 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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2014
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 592
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3370
3370
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2183
2183

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1601
1601
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
783
783

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1105
1105
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
392
392

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
522
522
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
146
146