Intel Atom C2730 vs Intel Core i5-750S

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Intel Atom C2730 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-750S
Intel Atom C2730 Intel Core i5-750S

CPU comparison

Intel Atom C2730 or Intel Core i5-750S - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Atom C2730 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C2730 was released in Q3/2013.

The Intel Core i5-750S has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-750S was released in Q1/2010.
Intel Atom (108) Family Intel Core i5 (331)
Intel Atom C2000 (7) CPU group Intel Core i5 700 (3)
3 Generation 1
Avoton Architecture Lynnfield
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2730 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.40 GHz). The Intel Core i5-750S has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.20 GHz).

Intel Atom C2730 Characteristic Intel Core i5-750S
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.70 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.20 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Atom C2730 Characteristic Intel Core i5-750S
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Atom C2730 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-750S can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Atom C2730 Characteristic Intel Core i5-750S
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
32 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 1.00 MB
4.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 2.0
8 PCIe lanes 16
4.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Atom C2730 has a TDP of 12 W, that of the Intel Core i5-750S is 82 W.

Intel Atom C2730 Characteristic Intel Core i5-750S
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2730 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-750S cache has a total of 9.00 MB.

Intel Atom C2730 Characteristic Intel Core i5-750S
22 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
BGA 1283 Socket LGA 1156
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2010
130 $ Release price 279 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Atom C2730 Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-750S Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
539 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Atom C2730 Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-750S Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1522 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Atom C2730 Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-750S Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
2325 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Atom C2730 Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
244 (100%)
Intel Core i5-750S Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Atom C2730 Intel Core i5-750S
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