Intel Atom N2600 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom N2600 and the NVIDIA Tegra X1 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom N2600 2 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the NVIDIA Tegra X1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | NVIDIA Tegra (2) |
Intel Atom N2000 (3) | CPU group | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Cedarview | Architecture | Cortex-A57/-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz | A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
65 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
4 | Compute units | 2 |
32 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom N2600, while the NVIDIA Tegra X1 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
8.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.50 MB |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom N2600 has a TDP of 3.5 W. The TDP of the NVIDIA Tegra X1 is 7 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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
3.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 5 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom N2600 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of NVIDIA Tegra X1 is at 2.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Intel Atom N2600 | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
32 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE3 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 559 | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom N2600
Intel GMA 3600 @ 0.40 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom N2600 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
Unknown | NVIDIA Shield (1. Gen) Nintendo Switch |