Intel Core i3-7102E vs Intel Atom Z3735E

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Intel Core i3-7102E or Intel Core i3-7102E – 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 i3-7102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3735E 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 Z3735E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Core i3-7102E Name Intel Atom Z3735E
7 Generation 4
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7102E is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Atom Z3735E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735E is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 1.83 GHz
2x Cores 4x
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
None None 1.83 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3735E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735E uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
192 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
14 nm Technology 22 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
24 Execution units 4
9.5 Generation 7
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 1.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 5.3 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7102E 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 Z3735E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Kaby Lake U Architecture Bay Trail
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
225 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 138
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems