Intel Atom Z3530 vs Intel Celeron N2920

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Intel Atom Z3530 or Intel Atom Z3530 – 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 Z3530 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3530, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-MB5T1064 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2920, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z3530 Name Intel Celeron N2920
Intel Atom Family Intel Celeron
5 Generation 6
Intel Atom Z3500 Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3530 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3530 is 1.33 GHz
The Intel Celeron N2920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2920 is 1.86 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
None None 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3530 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3530 uses the PowerVR G6430, 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 Celeron N2920 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2920 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.46 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
10 Direct X 11.2
PowerVR G6430 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
28 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 32
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 Execution units 4
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.84 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

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 7.5 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3530 is manufactured using a 22 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 Intel Celeron N2920 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Intel VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, MMX, SSSE3, ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Moorefield Architecture Bay Trail
22 nm Technology 22 nm
FC-MB5T1064 Socket BGA 1170
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB