Intel Core i3-6157U vs Intel Atom Z3775

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Intel Core i3-6157U or Intel Core i3-6157U – 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 i3-6157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3775 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 Z3775, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
Intel Core i3-6157U Name Intel Atom Z3775
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
6 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6157U is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Atom Z3775 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3775 is 1.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.39 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.46 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.39 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3775 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3775 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.78 GHz
48 Execution units 4
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
9 Generation 7
384 Shaders 32
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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

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 34.1 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 4.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-1066
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 3.5 W watts.
23 W TDP down None
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6157U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3775 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1380
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm