Intel Atom N2600 vs AMD FX-4170
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom N2600 and the AMD FX-4170 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom N2600 2 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the AMD FX-4170 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012. |
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| Intel Atom (108) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
| Intel Atom N2000 (3) | CPU group | AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) |
| 3 | Generation | 1 |
| Cedarview | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom N2600 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-4170 clocks with 4.20 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 1.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.40 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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| Intel GMA 3600 | GPU | no iGPU |
| 0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| -- | GPU Generation | -- |
| 65 nm | Technology | |
| 2 | Max. displays | |
| 4 | Compute units | -- |
| 32 | Shader | -- |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| 1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
| 10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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| Intel GMA 3600 | GPU | no iGPU |
| 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 & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom N2600, while the AMD FX-4170 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
| DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
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| 1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 8.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| 1.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom N2600 has a TDP of 3.5 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-4170 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
| 3.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom N2600 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD FX-4170 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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| Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| BGA 559 | Socket | AM3+ |
| None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
| -- | Release price | 120 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Intel Atom N2600
Intel GMA 3600 @ 0.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Atom N2600 | AMD FX-4170 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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