Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 vs Intel Atom Z3736F

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Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 – 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 Xeon E3-1240L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Atom Z3700
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
5 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 Name Intel Atom Z3736F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 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.
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 does not have integrated graphics.
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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 11.2
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 4
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
-- Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG Decode
-- VP8 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 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.
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 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 Z3736F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 20 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 592
Skylake S Architecture Bay Trail
14 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2