Atom Z3740 vs i7-2630QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2630QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.24
+474%
Atom Z3740
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 2 Watt
0.39

Core i7-2630QM outperforms Atom Z3740 by a whopping 474% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18333021
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.7118.44
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)27 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$32

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2 GHz1.33 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz1.86 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 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
SocketFCPGA988,PPGA988UTFCBGA1380
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 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 i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB4 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz667 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740.

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.

i7-2630QM 2.24
+474%
Atom Z3740 0.39

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.

i7-2630QM 3561
+473%
Atom Z3740 621

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-2630QM 3662
+280%
Atom Z3740 963

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-2630QM 13833
+309%
Atom Z3740 3380

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-2630QM 5039
+174%
Atom Z3740 1838

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-2630QM 10.1
+187%
Atom Z3740 29

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.24 0.39
Integrated graphics card 0.66 0.77
Recency 3 January 2011 27 September 2013
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 2 Watt

i7-2630QM has a 474.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Atom Z3740, on the other hand, has 16.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 2150% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2630QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3740 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2630QM and Atom Z3740, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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