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
6 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
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.
No Overclocking No
None None 2.39 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.46 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
 
 

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.
48 Execution units 4
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
12 Direct X 11.2
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.78 GHz
9 Generation 7
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
384 Shaders 32
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-1066
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
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.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
23 W TDP down None
 
 

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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2014
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1380
14 nm Technology 22 nm