Intel Core i3-8100B vs Intel Atom Z2560

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Intel Core i3-8100B or Intel Core i3-8100B – 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 i3-8100B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2560, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8100B Name Intel Atom Z2560
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8100B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100B is 3.6 GHz
The Intel Atom Z2560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2560 is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8100B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100B uses the Intel UHD 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 Z2560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2560 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2010
12 Direct X 10.1
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
14 nm Technology 45 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 8
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units 4
9.5 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 39.5 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
39.5 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8100B 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2560 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Cloverview
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
133 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes