Intel Core M-5Y10a vs Intel Atom Z3735F

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Intel Core M-5Y10a or Intel Core M-5Y10a – 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 M-5Y10a features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10a, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3735F 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.
To use the Intel Atom Z3735F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Intel Core M Family Intel Atom
Intel Core M-5Y10a Name Intel Atom Z3735F
Mobile Segment Mobile
5 Generation 4
Intel Core M 5 Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core M-5Y10a has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10a is 0.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z3735F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.83 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.83 GHz
4 Threads 4
0.8 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core M-5Y10a has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10a uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, 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 Z3735F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
192 Shaders 32
11.2 Direct X 11.2
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
8 Generation 7
24 Execution units 4
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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.
-- Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core M-5Y10a 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 Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
BGA 1234 Socket BGA 592
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
-- Release price --
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell Y Architecture Bay Trail
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT