Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs Intel Atom Z3736F

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Intel Core m3-7Y30 or Intel Core m3-7Y30 – 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 m3-7Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 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 M 7 Group Intel Atom Z3700
7 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-7Y30 Name Intel Atom Z3736F
Intel Core M Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y30 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 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.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, 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.
192 Shaders 32
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 4
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 615 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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 29.8 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
3.75 W TDP down None
7 W TDP up None
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 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.
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price 20 $
Kaby Lake Y Architecture Bay Trail
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 592
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
4165
4165
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2061
2061

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
2746
2746
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
788
788

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1387
1387
Intel Atom Z3736F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
584
584