Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i5-3210M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom Z2520 and the Intel Core i5-3210M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom Z2520 2 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the Intel Core i5-3210M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000M (29) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Cloverview | Architecture | Ivy Bridge H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-4210M |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom Z2520 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-3210M clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-3210M |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 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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PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
45nm | Technology | 22 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
4 | Compute units | 16 |
8 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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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PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom Z2520, while the Intel Core i5-3210M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-3210M |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
8.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom Z2520 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-3210M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-3210M |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom Z2520 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-3210M is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-3210M |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
BGA | Socket | BGA 1023 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 @ 0.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i5-3210M |
Unknown | Unknown |