Intel Compute Stick Gaming Test & Teardown. Is It Still Any Good Today? ✅ GTA V, Fortnite Doom 2
234Intel Compute Stick 2GB RAM. Is It Still Any Good Today? ✅ Let's See! STCK1A32WFC 32GB Compute Stick
This Intel Compute Stick was one of the first. Released with 2GB RAM really makes it difficult to pull off much in the way of gaming, but I still test GTAV, Fortnite, and Doom 2.
The Intel Compute Stick is a stick PC designed by Intel to be used in media center applications. According to Intel, it is designed to be smaller than conventional desktop or other small-form-factor PCs, while offering comparable performance. Its main connector, an HDMI 1.4 port, along with a compatible monitor (or TV) and Bluetooth-based keyboards and mice, allows it to be used for general computing tasks.[3]
The small form factor device was launched in early 2015 using Atom Z3735F power-efficient processor from Intel's Bay Trail family, a SoC family that is predominately designed for use with tablets and 2-in-1 devices. The processor offers 1.33 GHz processor base frequency and a maximum RAM of 2 GB.[4] This is sufficient for home entertainment usage, light office productivity, thin clients, and digital signage applications.[5]
In mid-2015 it was announced that second generation versions of the Compute Stick would feature advancements on the Bay Trail framework through application of Core M processors in the form factor. The new devices (released Q1 2016) allowed Intel to introduce additional processing power as well as 4 GB memory for "more intensive application and content creation" as well as "faster multi-tasking".[6]
The Intel Compute stick line was discontinued in June 2020[7]
Essentials
Product Collection
Intel® Compute Stick with Intel® Atom® Processors
Code Name
Products formerly Falls City
Status
Discontinued
Launch Date
Q1'15
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10, 32-bit*, Windows 8.1, 32-bit*
Board Number
STCK1A32WFC
Board Form Factor
Compute Stick
Socket
Soldered-down BGA
# of Internal Drives Supported
1
Embedded Storage
32 GB
Lithography
22 nm
DC Input Voltage Supported
5 VDC
Pre-Installed Operating System
Windows 10, 32-bit*
Processor Included
Intel Atom® Processor Z3735F (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)
# of Cores
4
# of Threads
4
Processor Base Frequency
1.33 GHz
Warranty Period
1 yrs
Recommended Customer Price
$159.85
Supplemental Information
Embedded Options Available
No
Datasheet
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Additional Information
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Memory & Storage
Included Storage
32GB eMMC
Included Memory
2 GB
Memory Types
DDR3L-1333
Max # of Memory Channels
1
Max Memory Bandwidth
10.6 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions
32-bit
Processor Graphics
Processor Graphics ‡
Intel® HD Graphics for Intel Atom® Processor Z3700 Series
Integrated Graphics ‡
Yes
Graphics Output
HDMI 1.4a
# of Displays Supported ‡
1
Expansion Options
Removable Memory Card Slot
MicroSDXC with UHS-I support
I/O Specifications
# of USB Ports
1
USB Revision
2.0
Integrated Wireless‡
Yes
Integrated Bluetooth
Yes
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes
Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT)
Yes