Intel Core i7-870 | Intel Atom x5-E8000 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-870 or Intel Atom x5-E8000 - 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 i7-870 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-870 was released in Q2/2010. The Intel Atom x5-E8000 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom x5-E8000 was released in Q1/2016. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 (9) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Cherry Trail |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-870 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz). The Intel Atom x5-E8000 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.04 GHz (2.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x5-E8000 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.93 GHz | Frequency | 1.04 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
GPU frequency | 0.32 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
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 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom x5-E8000 can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x5-E8000 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-870 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Atom x5-E8000 is 5 W. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x5-E8000 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-870 has a 9.00 MB cache, while the Intel Atom x5-E8000 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x5-E8000 |
45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | BGA 1170 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | 39 $ |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.32 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Intel Atom x5-E8000 |
Unknown | Acer NX.EFAET.050 |