Intel Atom Z3560 vs Intel Xeon D-2173IT

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Intel Atom Z3560 or Intel Atom Z3560 – 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 Z3560 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 Z3560, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-MB5T1064 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2173IT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2173IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon D
5 Generation 2
Intel Atom Z3560 Name Intel Xeon D-2173IT
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3500 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3560 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3560 is 1.83 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-2173IT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2173IT is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 28
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 14
None None 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 14x
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3560 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 Xeon D-2173IT does not have integrated graphics.
28 nm Technology --
0.46 GHz GPU frequency --
16 Execution units --
-- Generation --
0.53 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
128 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
10 Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q3/2013 Release date --
PowerVR G6430 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
4.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 70 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 70 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3560 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 Xeon D-2173IT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
22 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, MMX, SSSE3, ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Intel VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Moorefield Architecture Skylake
FC-MB5T1064 Socket BGA 2518
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L2-Cache 19.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2018
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 1315 $