AMD EPYC 7642 | Intel Atom Z2520 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7642 and the Intel Atom Z2520 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7642 48 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Intel Atom Z2520 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Cloverview |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD EPYC 7643 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7642 is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom Z2520 clocks with 1.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
48 | Cores | 2 |
96 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 45nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 8 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7642, while the Intel Atom Z2520 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | 2 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7642 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom Z2520 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7642 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Atom Z2520 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
SP3 | Socket | BGA |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
8000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Intel Atom Z2520 |
Unknown | Unknown |