Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Atom Z3735D

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Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i7-7700K – 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 i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 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 i 7000 Group Intel Atom Z3700
7 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-7700K Name Intel Atom Z3735D
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 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.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.83 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.83 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 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.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
192 Shaders 32
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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.
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1333
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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.
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700K 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 8.0 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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2014
350 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Kaby Lake S Architecture Bay Trail
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702
Intel Atom Z3735D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2156
2156

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5130
5130
Intel Atom Z3735D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
779
779

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Atom Z3735D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
581
581

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
Intel Atom Z3735D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
188
188