Atom Z3735G vs i3-4100M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4100M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.59
+224%
Atom Z3735G
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 2 Watt
0.49

Core i3-4100M outperforms Atom Z3735G by a whopping 224% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21112908
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.0723.19
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)9 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$17

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4100M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.33 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.83 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB56K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB
L3 cache3 MB2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size130 mm2112 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors960 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4100M 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 configuration11
SocketFCPGA946UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G. 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
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 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
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz646 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-4100M 1.59
+224%
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.

i3-4100M 2532
+228%
Atom Z3735G 772

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.59 0.49
Integrated graphics card 1.84 0.77
Recency 4 June 2013 9 April 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 2 Watt

i3-4100M has a 224.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 139% faster integrated GPU.

Atom Z3735G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, 100% more physical cores, and 1750% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4100M is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3735G in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4100M and Atom Z3735G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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