AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Atom Z2420 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X or Intel Atom Z2420 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z2420 was released in Q1/2013. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 (2) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Penwell |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is at 1.20 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
16 | Cores | 1 |
32 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or Intel Atom Z2420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 45nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | -- |
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 SGX540 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Atom Z2420 supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W, while the Intel Atom Z2420 has a TDP of 3 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Intel Atom Z2420 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 0.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
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 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | BGA 617 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2013 |
799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
PowerVR SGX540 @ 0.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Atom Z2420 |
Unknown | Unknown |