Intel Core i7-3687U vs Intel Atom N435

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Intel Core i7-3687U or Intel Core i7-3687U – 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 i7-3687U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3687U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Atom N435 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N435, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3687U Name Intel Atom N435
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Atom N400/N500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3687U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3687U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Atom N435 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N435 is 1.33 GHz
The processor has one core only.
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 1x
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 CPU Cores 1
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3687U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3687U 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 N435 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 2 execution units.
16 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
22 nm Technology 45 nm
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
128 Shaders --
7 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2010
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel GMA 3150
 
 

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 VC-1 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 No
No VP9 No
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 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 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-800, DDR2-667
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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 5 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3687U 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 N435 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
346 $ Release price --
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 559
Q1/2013 Release date Q2/2011
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Pineview
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB