Atom Z3735G vs x5-Z8550

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8550
2016
4 cores / 4 threads
0.72
+46.9%
Atom Z3735G
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 2 Watt
0.49

Atom x5-Z8550 outperforms Atom Z3735G by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27042906
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series5x Intel Atomno data
Power efficiencyno data23.19
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)9 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$17

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.44 GHz1.33 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz1.83 GHz
L1 cacheno data56K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
L3 cache0 KB2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data112 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketUTFCBGA1380UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)no data2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Secure Boot+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size8 GB1 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s5.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) (200 - 600 MHz)Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Max video memory8 GBno data
Graphics max frequency600 MHz646 MHz
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160no data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes2no data
USB revision3.0no data
Number of USB ports3no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom x5-Z8550 0.72
+46.9%
Atom Z3735G 0.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom x5-Z8550 1144
+48.2%
Atom Z3735G 772

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.49
Integrated graphics card 0.45 0.77
Recency 8 February 2016 9 April 2014
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm

Atom x5-Z8550 has a 46.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Atom Z3735G, on the other hand, has 71.1% faster integrated GPU.

The Atom x5-Z8550 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3735G in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8550 and Atom Z3735G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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