Intel Core i5-2500T | Intel Atom N2600 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2500T and the Intel Atom N2600 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-2500T 4 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the Intel Atom N2600 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | Intel Atom N2000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Cedarview |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500T is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom N2600 clocks with 1.60 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-2500T | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2600 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Intel GMA 3600 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
6 | Compute units | 4 |
48 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
10.1 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Intel GMA 3600 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2500T, while the Intel Atom N2600 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-2500T | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2600 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2500T has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom N2600 is 3.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-2500T | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2600 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500T has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Atom N2600 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-2500T | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2600 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | BGA 559 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500T
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
Intel GMA 3600 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500T | Intel Atom N2600 |
Unknown | Unknown |