Intel Atom x6212RE | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom x6212RE and the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom x6212RE 2 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in 02/2016. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Broadcom BCM (3) |
Intel Atom x6000 (10) | CPU group | Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Elkhart Lake | Architecture | Cortex-A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x6212RE is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom x6212RE | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) | GPU | Broadcom VideoCore 5 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 2 |
128 | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
12 | 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 UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) | GPU | Broadcom VideoCore 5 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom x6212RE, while the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 3.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom x6212RE | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
LPDDR4-3200, DDR4-3200 | Memory | |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 3.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom x6212RE has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) 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 x6212RE | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x6212RE has 1.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is at 0.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 40 nm. |
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Intel Atom x6212RE | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
10 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1493 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | Linux | |
Q1/2021 | Release date | 02/2016 |
-- | Release price | 35 $ |
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Intel Atom x6212RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) @ 0.35 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Broadcom VideoCore 5 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x6212RE | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
Unknown | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ |