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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i5-8350U Name Intel Atom Z3745
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.
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 CPU Cores 4
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.86 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking 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.
9.5 Generation 7
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
24 Execution units 4
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.78 GHz
12 Direct X 11.2
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2013
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
192 Shaders 32
14 nm Technology 22 nm
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP9 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR3-1066
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

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.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Bay Trail
385 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1380
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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