Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Intel Core i7-3930K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 and the Intel Core i7-3930K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 4 core processor released in Q1/2015 with the Intel Core i7-3930K which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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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 3000X (4) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Cherry Trail | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-3930K clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 405 (16EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom x7-Z8700, while the Intel Core i7-3930K supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
2 | PCIe lanes | -- |
1.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has a TDP of 2 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
2 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-3930K is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
14 nm | Technology | 32 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 | LGA 2011 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
30 $ | Release price | 480 $ |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Intel Core i7-3930K |
Unknown | Unknown |