Intel Core i7-3667U vs Intel Atom Z3735E

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Intel Core i7-3667U or Intel Core i7-3667U – 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 i7-3667U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3667U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-3667U Name Intel Atom Z3735E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3667U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3667U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 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.
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.83 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3667U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3667U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 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.
11.0 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 Execution units 4
7 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
128 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode JPEG Decode
No VP8 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 25.6 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.
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 5.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3667U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 138
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Bay Trail
22 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2