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.
Intel Core i7-3667U Name Intel Atom Z3735E
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
3 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.83 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.83 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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.
16 Execution units 4
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
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7 Generation 7
11.0 Direct X 11.2
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
128 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
 
 

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

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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
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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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 138
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2014
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Bay Trail
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2