Intel Core i3-7102E vs Intel Atom Z3735E

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Intel Core i3-7102E CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Atom Z3735E
Intel Core i3-7102E Intel Atom Z3735E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-7102E and the Intel Atom Z3735E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-7102E 2 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Intel Atom Z3735E which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family Intel Atom (101)
Intel Core i 7000U (18) CPU group Intel Atom Z3700 (16)
7 Generation 4
Kaby Lake U Architecture Bay Trail
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6102E Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7102E is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom Z3735E clocks with 1.33 GHz (1.83 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-7102E Characteristic Intel Atom Z3735E
2 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.10 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 1.83 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 1.83 GHz

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 Core i3-7102E Characteristic Intel Atom Z3735E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
9.5 GPU Generation 7
14 nm Technology 22 nm
3 Max. displays 2
24 Compute units 4
192 Shader 32
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
64 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12 DirectX Version 11.2

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.
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-7102E, while the Intel Atom Z3735E supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-7102E Characteristic Intel Atom Z3735E
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR3L-1333
64 GB Max. Memory 1 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 2.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-7102E has a TDP of 25 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom Z3735E is 4 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-7102E Characteristic Intel Atom Z3735E
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7102E has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Atom Z3735E is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.
Intel Core i3-7102E Characteristic Intel Atom Z3735E
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 138
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2014
225 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7102E (0%)
Intel Atom Z3735E (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7102E (100%)
Intel Atom Z3735E (22%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-7102E Intel Core i3-7102E
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 0.95 GHz
365 (100%)
Intel Atom Z3735E Intel Atom Z3735E
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.65 GHz
41 (11%)

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 Core i3-7102E Intel Core i3-7102E
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
2520 (100%)
Intel Atom Z3735E Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
557 (22%)

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 Core i3-7102E Intel Core i3-7102E
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Atom Z3735E Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
172 (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 Core i3-7102E Intel Core i3-7102E
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Atom Z3735E Intel Atom Z3735E
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
200 (100%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Core i3-7102E Intel Atom Z3735E
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