Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Core M-5Y10c

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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 or Intel Atom x7-Z8700 – 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 x7-Z8700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7-Z8700, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Core M-5Y10c features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10c, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core M 5
5 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Core M-5Y10c
Intel Atom Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The Intel Core M-5Y10c has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10c is 0.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 0.8 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core M-5Y10c has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10c uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2014
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 8
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2 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 4.5 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core M-5Y10c is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
30 $ Release price --
Cherry Trail Architecture Broadwell Y
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1234
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
1328
1328
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
584
584

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
1184
1184
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
838
838

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
695
695
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
187
187

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
166
166
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
145
145