Intel Core i7-5700HQ vs Intel Atom C2538

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-5700HQ or Intel Core i7-5700HQ – 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 i7-5700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Atom C2538 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
5 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5700HQ Name Intel Atom C2538
Intel Core i 5000H Group Intel Atom C2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5700HQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Atom C2538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2538 is 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 5600, 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 C2538 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.2 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
192 Shaders --
8 Generation --
Q2/2015 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 5600 GPU name
 
 

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 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 29.9 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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ 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 C2538 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
325 $ Release price 104 $
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1283
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Broadwell H Architecture Avoton
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB