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Intel Celeron N4000 vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700

Intel Celeron N4000

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The Intel Celeron N4000 is a dual-core SoC designed for affordable laptops and mini-PCs and was announced late 2017. It runs at 1.1 GHz to 2.6 GHz (Single Core Burst, Multi Core Burst maxes out at 2.5 GHz) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured on a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, all in a smaller package. Partial Wi-Fi 5 support is baked into the chip. Besides two CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features a larger L2 cache (4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not anywhere near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N4000 in our database only just matches the Core i5-4300Y, a fairly old dual-core processor of nearly the same energy efficiency, in multi-thread performance. In other words, the Celeron is a very slow processor that's good enough for the most basic of tasks only. Expect long load times no matter the app.

Graphics

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Generation 9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 12 EUs and a clock of up to 650 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 500 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 (8-bit color-depth).

Power consumption

Like most other N-class Intel chips, the Celeron N4000 has a 6 W TDP (also known as the long-term power limit). This is not much at all, allowing laptop makers to build passively cooled laptops, tablets, mini-PCs around the chip. The SoC can briefly consume up to 15 W, though, depending on how a system is configured.

Last but not the least, this Celeron is manufactured on one of the old 14 nm Intel processes leading to poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Atom x7-Z8700

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The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is a power efficient quad-core SoC for Windows and Android devices (tablets and convertibles), which has been presented in March 2015. It is clocked at 1.6 - 2.4 GHz and part of the Cherry Trail platform. Thanks to its new 14 nanometer low-power process (P1273) with tri-gate transistors, energy efficiency has been significantly improved compared to its predecessor Bay Trail-T (e.g. Atom Z3795). In addition to the CPU cores, the SoC offers a DirectX 11.2-capable GPU as well as a LPDDR3 Memory Controller (2x 64 bit, 25.6 GB/s).

Architecture

The processor cores are based on the Airmont architecture, which is basically a slightly modified shrink of the previous Silvermont core. While performance per clock has not been improved, the more efficient 14 nm process leads to a better utilization of the CPU Burst (alias Turbo Boost) and a therefore somewhat higher overall performance.

Performance

Compared to the Atom Z3795, the Atom x7-Z8700 offers about 5 percent more performance and is similar fast as an AMD A6-6210 APU or high-end ARM SoCs, e.g. the Snapdragon 810 or Exynos 7420.

Using Windows, the performance is adequate for everyday tasks such as Internet or Office, but not for very complex software or modern games.

Graphics

The HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) is based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which supports DirectX 11.2 and is also found in the Broadwell series (e.g. HD Graphics 5300). With 16 EUs (Execution Units) and a clock speed of up to 600 MHz, the GPU is about twice as fast as the HD Graphics (Bay Trail) and will handle older and less demandig Windows games (e.g. Counter-Strike: GO) in low settings at decent frame rates. The GPU also supports 4K/H.265 video acceleration.

Compared to ARM SoCs, the HD Graphics offers a performance somewhere between the Qualcomm Adreno 330 / PowerVR G6430 and the Adreno 420 / PowerVR GX6450.

Power Consumption

The entire SoC is rated at an SDP of 2 watts, which indicates a TDP of less than 4 watts. Thus, the chip can be used in passively cooled tablets.

ModelIntel Celeron N4000Intel Atom x7-Z8700
SeriesIntel Gemini LakeIntel Atom x7
CodenameGemini LakeCherry Trail
Series: Atom x7 Cherry Trail
Intel Celeron J4105 compare1.5 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N5000 compare1.1 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4005 compare2 - 2.7 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J4115 compare1.8 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4100 compare1.1 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4000 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Atom x7-Z8750 compare1.6 - 2.56 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 « 1.6 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Clock1100 - 2600 MHz1600 - 2400 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 24 / 4
TDP6 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C90 °C
SocketBGA1090
FeaturesDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGXIntel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail, 200 - 600 MHz), Wireless Display, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel LPDDR3-1600 (25,6 GB/s), 3x USB 3.0, 2x PCIe 2.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 650 MHz)Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (200 - 600 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$107 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4000
15.2 pt (21%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
160 Points (18%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
273 Points (1%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 121     avg: 132.7     median: 138 (1%)     max: 139 Points
min: 98     avg: 116     median: 116 (1%)     max: 134 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 65     avg: 70.3     median: 70.9 (21%)     max: 75 Points
min: 37     avg: 37.5     median: 37.5 (11%)     max: 38 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
1.7 Points (2%)
min: 0.72     avg: 1.3     median: 1.3 (2%)     max: 1.79 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
0.9 Points (22%)
min: 0.36     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (10%)     max: 0.46 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
2152 Points (13%)
min: 1003     avg: 1114     median: 1114 (7%)     max: 1225 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
4030 Points (3%)
min: 1876     avg: 3116     median: 3116 (2%)     max: 4356 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 Z8700 +
2458 Points (2%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 Z8700 +
1311 Points (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
1007 s (12%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
31.9 s (6%)
24.5 s (5%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
760 Points (1%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
4114 MIPS (2%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
2298 MIPS (27%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
9.5 fps (3%)
10.3 fps (4%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
47.3 fps (11%)
50.8 fps (12%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
0.8 fps (1%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.1 GB/s (2%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
0.9 GB/s (2%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
4736 Seconds (33%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
1.7 sec (36%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
2259 Points (5%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
25.3 s (5%)
49.8 s (11%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
57.5 s (2%)
96.7 s (4%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
1295 s (6%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 1638     avg: 1713     median: 1712.5 (5%)     max: 1787 Points
min: 493     avg: 1186     median: 1186 (3%)     max: 1879 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 Z8700 +
2570 Points (2%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 Z8700 +
237 Points (1%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
1974 Points (4%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
1389 Points (16%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 431     avg: 433.5     median: 433.5 (18%)     max: 436 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 797     avg: 802     median: 801.5 (1%)     max: 806 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
434 Points (2%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
791 Points (2%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1862 Points (19%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
3219 Points (4%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 Z8700 +
3300 Points (6%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 Z8700 +
970 Points (19%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 Z8700 +
3350 Points (5%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 Z8700 +
990 Points (15%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 Z8700 +
2675 Points (22%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 Z8700 +
2440 Points (22%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 Z8700 +
3867 Points (8%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 Z8700 +
3767 Points (8%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 Z8700 +
3427 Points (9%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2306     avg: 2382     median: 2381.5 (3%)     max: 2457 ms
4370 ms (5%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
446.5 ms (5%)
348.7 ms (4%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
15679 Points (14%)
8408 Points (8%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 71.2     avg: 78.6     median: 78.6 (16%)     max: 86 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Computer Vision
6152 Points (32%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage
22786 Points (49%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
7604 Points (50%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
10205 Points (51%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N4000 → 100% n=15

Average Benchmarks Intel Atom x7-Z8700 → 81% n=15

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