Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Atom Z3560

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-3770 – 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 Core i7-3770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3770 Name Intel Atom Z3560
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
3 Generation 5
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Atom Z3500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.83 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, 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 Z3560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3560 uses the PowerVR G6430, which has 128 texture shaders
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.46 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
11.0 Direct X 10
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name PowerVR G6430
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
16 Execution units 16
7 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.53 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 No
Decode VC-1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type LPDDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3560 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization Intel VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, MMX, SSSE3,
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Moorefield
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FC-MB5T1064
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
240 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3351
3351
Intel Atom Z3560
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
531
531

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
851
851
Intel Atom Z3560
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
144
144