AMD A4-5100 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8330

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AMD A4-5100 or AMD A4-5100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A4-5100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8330, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
4 Generation 5
AMD A4-5000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
AMD A4-5100 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8330
AMD A Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-5100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5100 is 1.55 GHz
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
None None 1.92 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
1.55 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-5100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5100 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
5 Generation 8
11.1 Direct X 12
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
2 Execution units 12
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
28 nm Technology 14 nm
128 Shaders 96
AMD Radeon HD 8330 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
-- Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-5100 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number FJ8066401836619
-- Chip design Monolithic
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Cherry Trail
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2016
28 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems
-- Release price 20 $