Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i9-7940X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom Z2520 and the Intel Core i9-7940X 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 i9-7940X which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000X (9) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Cloverview | Architecture | Skylake X |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-9940X |
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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 i9-7940X clocks with 3.10 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
2 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 i9-7940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
8.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 44 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom Z2520 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 165 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 i9-7940X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 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 i9-7940X is at 19.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
32 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX-512 |
BGA | Socket | LGA 2066 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | 1399 $ |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom Z2520 | Intel Core i9-7940X |
Unknown | Unknown |