Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Atom x6212RE

Last updated:
cpumonkey @ x @cpumonkey

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i3-10305 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Atom x6212RE
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Atom x6212RE

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Intel Atom x6212RE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-10305 4 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Intel Atom x6212RE which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family Intel Atom (108)
Intel Core i 10000 (43) CPU group Intel Atom x6000 (10)
10 Generation 6
Comet Lake S Architecture Elkhart Lake
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10305 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom x6212RE clocks with 1.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-10305 Characteristic Intel Atom x6212RE
4 Cores 2
8 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
3.80 GHz Frequency 1.20 GHz
4.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i3-10305 Characteristic Intel Atom x6212RE
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

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.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9.5 GPU Generation 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
3 Max. displays 3
24 Compute units 16
192 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
64 GB Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
12 DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-10305, while the Intel Atom x6212RE supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-10305 Characteristic Intel Atom x6212RE
DDR4-2666 Memory LPDDR4-3200, DDR4-3200
128 GB Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
42.7 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 1.50 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 8
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-10305 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom x6212RE is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-10305 Characteristic Intel Atom x6212RE
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. 110 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10305 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Atom x6212RE is at 1.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.
Intel Core i3-10305 Characteristic Intel Atom x6212RE
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1493
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
157 $ Release price --
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Core i3-10305 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Atom x6212RE to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10305 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE (24%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10305 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE (11%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz
1188 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz
284 (24%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
4789 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz
540 (11%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10305
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz
442 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE Intel Atom x6212RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) @ 0.35 GHz
93 (21%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
9165 (100%)
Intel Atom x6212RE Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Atom x6212RE
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. Intel Core i3-10300Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10300 vs Intel Core i3-10305
2. Qualcomm Snapdragon 460Intel Atom x6212RE Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 vs Intel Atom x6212RE
3. Intel Core i3-10305Intel Core i3-10320 Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i3-10320
4. Intel Core i3-10100Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10305
5. Intel Core i3-10305Intel Core i5-11400F Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i5-11400F
6. Intel Core i3-10305Intel Core i5-10400 Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i5-10400
7. Intel Core i3-10305Intel Core i3-10325 Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i3-10325
8. Intel Celeron J3455Intel Atom x6212RE Intel Celeron J3455 vs Intel Atom x6212RE
9. Intel Core i3-10105Intel Core i3-10305 Intel Core i3-10105 vs Intel Core i3-10305
10. Intel Core i3-10305Intel Core i7-7700 Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i7-7700


back to index