Intel Atom x7-Z8750 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

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Intel Atom x7-Z8750 or Intel Atom x7-Z8750 – 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-Z8750 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7-Z8750, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
5 Generation 5
Intel Atom x7-Z8750 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.56 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8750 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 Atom x5-Z8550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2015
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 12
8 Generation 8
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
12 Direct X 12
128 Shaders 96
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

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.
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7-Z8750 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 Atom x5-Z8550 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems
30 $ Release price 23 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 138 Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Cherry Trail Architecture Cherry Trail