Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Atom Z3736G

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Intel Core i7-9700K or Intel Core i7-9700K – 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 i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Atom Z3736G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3736G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9700K Name Intel Atom Z3736G
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
9 Generation 4
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Atom Z3700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom Z3736G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3736G is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.16 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z3736G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3736G uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2013
12 Direct X 11.2
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 32
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
9.5 Generation 7
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 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 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 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.
2 Memory channels 1
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 5.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3L-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 4 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700K 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z3736G is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2014
-- 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
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Bay Trail
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 592
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
520 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
28670
28670
Intel Atom Z3736G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2021
2021

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5472
5472
Intel Atom Z3736G
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
765
765