Intel Atom Z3735E vs Intel Core i7-4770

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Intel Atom Z3735E or Intel Atom Z3735E – 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 Z3735E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3735E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z3735E Name Intel Core i7-4770
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 4
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3735E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735E is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 8
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3735E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735E uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.2 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
4 Execution units 20
7 Generation 7.5
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 5.3 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 32.0 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.
1 Memory channels 2
1.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
5.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1333 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4 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 84 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3735E is manufactured using a 22 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 i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Haswell S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 138 Socket LGA 1150
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
14302
14302
Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2169
2169

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
782
782

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
200
200