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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6560U Name Intel Atom Z3735D
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
 
 

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

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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
48 Execution units 4
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
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384 Shaders 32
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 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 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)