Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i7-12700KF | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom Z2520 and the Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Cloverview | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700KF |
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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 i7-12700KF clocks with 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz | A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
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 | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
45nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
4 | Compute units | -- |
8 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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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PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 i7-12700KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
8.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom Z2520 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 190 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom Z2520 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-12700KF is at 37.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
32 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA | Socket | LGA 1700 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 384 $ |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
Unknown | Unknown |