Intel Core i5-8350U vs Intel Atom Z3745

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Intel Core i5-8350U or Intel Core i5-8350U – 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 i5-8350U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8350U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3745 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 Z3745, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i5-8350U Name Intel Atom Z3745
Mobile Segment Mobile
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8350U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8350U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z3745 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3745 is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.86 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.86 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8350U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8350U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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 Z3745 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3745 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
192 Shaders 32
12 Direct X 11.2
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2013
9.5 Generation 7
24 Execution units 4
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.78 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR3-1066
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8350U 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 Z3745 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1380
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
385 $ Release price --
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Bay Trail
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
12257
12257
Intel Atom Z3745
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2716
2716

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
4157
4157
Intel Atom Z3745
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
796
796

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3779
3779
Intel Atom Z3745
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
598
598