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Intel Atom x7-E3950

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Intel Atom x7-Z8700

CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Atom x7-E3950 and Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

Intel Atom x7-E3950

Newer PCI Express Version: Gen 2, 4 Lanes (CPU only) (Gen 2, 4 Lanes (CPU only) vs 2.0)

Intel Atom x7-Z8700

Newer Launch Date: January 2015 (August 2014 vs January 2015)

Basic

Intel

Label Name

Intel

August 2014

Launch Date

January 2015

Mobile

Platform

Mobile

Atom x7-E3950

Model Name

x7-Z8700

Apollo Lake

Code Name

Products formerly Cherry Trail

Atom x7 (Apollo Lake)

Generation

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

1600 MHz

Basic Frequency

1.60 GHz

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Yes

up to 2000 MHz

Max Turbo Frequency

56 KB (per core)

L1 Cache

2 MB (shared)

L2 Cache

100 MHz

Bus Frequency

Cache

2 MB

Intel BGA 1296

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

UTFCBGA1380

16.0x

Multiplier

Multiplier Unlocked

Intel AES New Instructions

Yes

14 nm

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

12 W

TDP

110°C

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

Gen 2, 4 Lanes (CPU only)

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

2.0

Max Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Instruction Set

An instruction set architecture (ISA) defines the instructions a processor can execute. Common architectures include x86-64, ARM and RISC-V. The ISA determines software compatibility, while optional instruction extensions add specialized capabilities.

64-bit

Intel 64

Yes

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

2x1, 1x2

Memory Specifications

DDR3

Memory Type

LPDDR3 1600

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

8 GB

Dual-channel

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

25.6 GB/s

ECC Memory Support

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

HD Graphics 505

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

200 MHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

8 GB

Execution Units

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

2560x1600

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

3840x2160

Number of Displays Supported