Intel Core i7-6600U vs Intel Atom Z3736F

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Intel Core i7-6600U or Intel Core i7-6600U – 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 i7-6600U 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 i7-6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3736F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3736F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
Intel Core i7-6600U Name Intel Atom Z3736F
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6600U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6600U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z3736F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3736F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6600U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, 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 Z3736F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3736F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
9 Generation 7
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 4
192 Shaders 32
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6600U 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 Z3736F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 592
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
393 $ Release price 20 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
6923
6923
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2061
2061

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3600
3600
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
788
788

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
584
584