Intel Atom N435 vs Apple A7

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Intel Atom N435 or Intel Atom N435 – 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 Atom N435 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N435, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The Apple A7 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Apple A series series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom N435 Name Apple A7
Intel Atom Family Apple A series
2 Generation 7
Intel Atom N400/N500 Group Apple A7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N435 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N435 is 1.33 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The Apple A7 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A7 is 1.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
2 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
1 CPU Cores 2
1x Cores 2x Cyclone
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N435 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A7 uses the PowerVR G6430, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2013
-- Direct X 10
Intel GMA 3150 GPU name PowerVR G6430
45 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
2 Execution units 16
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 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 1.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 1
2.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR3-800, DDR2-667 Memory type LPDDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 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.
-- Tjunction max --
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N435 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A7 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number APL 5698
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
None Virtualization None
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Pineview Architecture A7
45 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 559 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems iOS
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB