Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Atom Z2580

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Intel Core i5-12490F CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Atom Z2580
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Atom Z2580

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12490F and the Intel Atom Z2580 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-12490F 6 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Atom Z2580 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family Intel Atom (108)
Intel Core i 12000 (34) CPU group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3)
12 Generation 2
Alder Lake S Architecture Cloverview
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
Intel Core i5-13490F Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12490F is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom Z2580 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-12490F Characteristic Intel Atom Z2580
6 Cores 2
12 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
3.00 GHz Frequency 2.00 GHz
4.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
4.20 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 i5-12490F Characteristic Intel Atom Z2580
-- 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.

no iGPU GPU PowerVR SGX544 MP2
GPU frequency 0.40 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
-- GPU Generation --
Technology 45nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 4
-- Shader 8
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version 10.1

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.

no iGPU GPU PowerVR SGX544 MP2
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 Decode
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-12490F, while the Intel Atom Z2580 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-12490F Characteristic Intel Atom Z2580
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 Memory LPDDR2-1066
128 GB Max. Memory 2 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
7.50 MB L2 Cache 1.00 MB
18.00 MB L3 Cache --
5.0 PCIe version --
20 PCIe lanes --
78.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-12490F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom Z2580 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-12490F Characteristic Intel Atom Z2580
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
117 W TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12490F has 25.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Atom Z2580 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core i5-12490F Characteristic Intel Atom Z2580
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions MMX, SSE3, SSSE3
LGA 1700 Socket BGA
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2013
-- Release price --
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1729 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
12345 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1778 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
8686 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
677 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
4766 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
20002 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
730 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz
4993 (100%)
Intel Atom Z2580 Intel Atom Z2580
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Atom Z2580
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