Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Atom x7211E | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600K or Intel Atom x7211E - 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 i5-12600K has 10 cores with 16 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 i5-12600K was released in Q4/2021. The Intel Atom x7211E has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Atom x7211E was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Atom x7000 (3) |
12 | Generation | 7 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Predecessor | Intel Atom x6211E |
Intel Core i5-13600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). The Intel Atom x7211E has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7211E |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (3.20 GHz) |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 12 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 16 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom x7211E can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7211E |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 9 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-12600K has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Intel Atom x7211E is 6 W. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7211E |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600K has a 29.50 MB cache, while the Intel Atom x7211E cache has a total of 7.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7211E |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 1264 |
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 | |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
289 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7211E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Intel Atom x7211E
1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Atom x7211E |
Unknown | Unknown |