AMD GX-217GA vs Intel Atom Z3740

Comparative analysis of AMD GX-217GA and Intel Atom Z3740 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD GX-217GA

Intel Atom Z3740

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Atom Z3740

CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 28 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
7.5x lower typical power consumption: 2 Watt vs 15 Watt
Around 65% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 1237 vs 750
Around 65% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 1237 vs 750

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	September 2013 vs 23 April 2013
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm vs 28 nm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 128 KB
L2 cache	512 KB (per core) vs 1024 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	2 Watt vs 15 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	1237 vs 750
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	1237 vs 750

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD GX-217GA
CPU 2: Intel Atom Z3740

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

750

1237

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

750

1237

Name	AMD GX-217GA	Intel Atom Z3740
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	422
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	422
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	353
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	353
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	750	1237
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	750	1237
PassMark - Single thread mark		410
PassMark - CPU mark		621

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD GX-217GA	Intel Atom Z3740
Essentials
Architecture codename	eKabini	Bay Trail
Family	AMD G-Series
Launch date	23 April 2013	September 2013
Place in performance rating	3014	2749
Processor Number	GX-217GA	Z3740
Vertical segment	Embedded	Mobile
Series		Intel® Atom™ Processor Z Series
Status		Discontinued
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1650 MHz	1.33 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1024 KB	512 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	22 nm
Maximum core temperature	90 °C	90°C
Number of cores	2	4
Number of threads	2	4
Maximum frequency		1.86 GHz
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600	LPDDR3 1066
Maximum memory bandwidth		17.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size		4 GB
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	450 MHz	311 MHz
Processor graphics	Radeon HD 8280E	Intel HD Graphics
Graphics max frequency		667 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	2
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1
OpenGL	4.2
Compatibility
Sockets supported	BGA769 (FT3)	UTFCBGA1380
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	2 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Package Size		17mm x 17mm
Scenario Design Power (SDP)		2 W
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel 64
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Security & Reliability
Anti-Theft technology
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology