Intel Core i5-6685R vs Intel Atom x7-Z8750

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Intel Core i5-6685R or Intel Core i5-6685R – 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 i5-6685R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6685R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7-Z8750, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
6 Generation 5
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Intel Core i5-6685R Name Intel Atom x7-Z8750
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6685R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6685R is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.56 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.56 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.56 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6685R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6685R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
9 Generation 8
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Max. displays --
72 Execution units 16
576 Shaders 128
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12.0 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 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 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 8.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type LPDDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6685R 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 x7-Z8750 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2016
Skylake S Architecture Cherry Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 30 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6685R
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
597
597
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
155
155