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.
Intel Core i7-6600U Name Intel Atom Z3736F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
6 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
24 Execution units 4
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
192 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
9 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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.
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
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
25 W TDP up None
7.5 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 592
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
393 $ Release price 20 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
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