Intel Core i5-11600KF | Intel Atom Z2420 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-11600KF or Intel Atom Z2420 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-11600KF was released in Q1/2021. The Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z2420 was released in Q1/2013. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 (2) |
11 | Generation | 3 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | Penwell |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-10600KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-12600KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 3.90 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is at 1.20 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
6 | Cores | 1 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-11600KF or Intel Atom Z2420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 45nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-11600KF can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Atom Z2420 supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 125 W, while the Intel Atom Z2420 has a TDP of 3 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 W |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-11600KF is manufactured in 14 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The Intel Atom Z2420 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 0.50 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | BGA 617 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2013 |
237 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
PowerVR SGX540 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-11600KF
11,277 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-11600KF | Intel Atom Z2420 |
Unknown | Unknown |