Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Atom x5-Z8300

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Intel Core i7-8706G or Intel Core i7-8706G – 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 i7-8706G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8706G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8706G Name Intel Atom x5-Z8300
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
8 Generation 5
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8300 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.84 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.84 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.84 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8706G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8706G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8300 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.93 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2015
12.1 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
1280 Shaders 96
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
20 Execution units 12
8 Generation 8
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.5 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
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 2.0 GB distributed across 1 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 1
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 2 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8706G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Cherry Trail
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2270 Socket BGA 138
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
-- Release price 18 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354
Intel Atom x5-Z8300
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
396
396

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862
Intel Atom x5-Z8300
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
556
556

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Atom x5-Z8300
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
139
139

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809
Intel Atom x5-Z8300
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
111
111