Atom x5-Z8350 vs i3-4170

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4170
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.28
+307%

Core i3-4170 outperforms Atom x5-Z8350 by a whopping 307% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18202838
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.55no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data5x Intel Atom
Power efficiency3.99no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)8 February 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.44 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz1.92 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1150UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)54 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/16004 GB
Maximum memory size32 GB2 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s12.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (200 - 500 MHz)
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz500 MHz
Execution Unitsno data12
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz1920x1080
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes161
USB revisionno data3.0

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.

i3-4170 2.28
+307%
Atom x5-Z8350 0.56

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.

i3-4170 3626
+307%
Atom x5-Z8350 892

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4170 1125
+727%
Atom x5-Z8350 136

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4170 2167
+487%
Atom x5-Z8350 369

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.28 0.56
Integrated graphics card 1.35 0.77
Recency 1 May 2014 8 February 2016
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm

i3-4170 has a 307.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 75.3% faster integrated GPU.

Atom x5-Z8350, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-4170 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-Z8350 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4170 is a desktop processor while Atom x5-Z8350 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4170 and Atom x5-Z8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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