Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel Core i7-3920XM | |
CPU comparisonIntel Atom x5-Z8500 or Intel Core i7-3920XM - 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 x5-Z8500 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.24 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 was released in Q2/2015. The Intel Core i7-3920XM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3920XM was released in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000M (29) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Cherry Trail | Architecture | Ivy Bridge H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is 1.44 GHz (2.24 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-3920XM has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3920XM is at 2.90 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3920XM |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.44 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
2.24 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
2.24 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 or Intel Core i7-3920XM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 7 |
14 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 16 |
96 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Atom x5-Z8500 can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3920XM supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3920XM |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
2 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
1.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is 2 W, while the Intel Core i7-3920XM has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3920XM |
2 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-3920XM is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3920XM |
14 nm | Technology | 22 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, AVX |
BGA 138 | Socket | PGA 988 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2015 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
23 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3920XM
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel Core i7-3920XM |
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