Intel Core i3-4158U vs Intel Atom Z3770D

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Intel Core i3-4158U or Intel Core i3-4158U – 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 i3-4158U 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 i3-4158U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3770D features 4 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 Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3770D, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4158U Name Intel Atom Z3770D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4158U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4158U is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Atom Z3770D has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3770D is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.41 GHz.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.41 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4158U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4158U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3770D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3770D uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
320 Shaders 32
40 Execution units 4
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
7.5 Generation 7
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.69 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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
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 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
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4158U 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 Z3770D is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1380
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)