Atom Z540 vs i7-8700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.07
+3568%
Atom Z540
2008
1 core / 2 threads, 2 Watt
0.22

Core i7-8700 outperforms Atom Z540 by a whopping 3568% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9373199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.57no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Atom
Power efficiency11.758.68
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Silverthorne (2008−2010)
Release date24 September 2017 (7 years ago)2 April 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$160

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads122
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.86 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz0.07 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0FSB
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s533.33 MT/s
Multiplier3214
L1 cache384 KB56 KB
L2 cache1.5 MB512 KB
L3 cache12288 KB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size149 mm224.18 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data47 Million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.75 -1.1V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151PBGA441
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt2.4 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE2, Intel® SSE3, Intel® SSSE3
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i7-8700 8.07
+3568%
Atom Z540 0.22

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.

i7-8700 12818
+3583%
Atom Z540 348

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.

i7-8700 7171
+1163%
Atom Z540 568

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.

i7-8700 35384
+4448%
Atom Z540 778

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.

i7-8700 11193
+2933%
Atom Z540 369

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.

i7-8700 6.77
+1457%
Atom Z540 105.4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.07 0.22
Recency 24 September 2017 2 April 2008
Physical cores 6 1
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 2 Watt

i7-8700 has a 3568.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Atom Z540, on the other hand, has 3150% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-8700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z540 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700 is a desktop processor while Atom Z540 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700 and Atom Z540, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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