Intel Core i7-6560U vs Intel Atom Z3735D

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Intel Core i7-6560U or Intel Core i7-6560U – 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 i7-6560U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6560U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3735D 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.
Intel Core i7-6560U Name Intel Atom Z3735D
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6560U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6560U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z3735D has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735D is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.83 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.83 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6560U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6560U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3735D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735D uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 4
384 Shaders 32
9 Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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 34.1 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 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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
9.5 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6560U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3735D is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1356 Socket
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB