Intel Core i7-870 | Intel Atom Z2460 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-870 or Intel Atom Z2460 - 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 Z2460 has 1 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z2460 was released in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 (2) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Penwell |
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 Z2460 has 1 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2460 |
4 | Cores | 1 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.93 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | 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 i7-870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z2460 can connect up to 2 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2460 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Z2460 is 3 W. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2460 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 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 Z2460 cache has a total of 0.50 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2460 |
45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | BGA 617 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
PowerVR SGX540 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2460
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Intel Atom Z2460 |
Unknown | Unknown |