Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y

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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 Pentium Gold 4425Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Pentium 4400
5 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Name Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
Intel Atom Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is 1.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
8 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
16 Execution units 24
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
128 Shaders 192
 
 

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

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 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
 
 

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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Cherry Trail Architecture Kaby Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
30 $ Release price 193 $
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2017
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2