AMD G-T40E vs Intel Atom D2550

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AMD G-T40E or AMD G-T40E – 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 G-T40E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Atom D2550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
AMD G-T40E Name Intel Atom D2550
AMD G Family Intel Atom
AMD G Group Intel Atom D2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T40E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40E is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Atom D2550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2550 is 1.86 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T40E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom D2550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2550 uses the Intel GMA 3650, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
80 Shaders 32
Q4/2010 Release date Q4/2008
0.28 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
3 Generation --
40 nm Technology 65 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
1 Execution units 4
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name Intel GMA 3650
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11 Direct X 10.1
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 4.0 GB
No ECC No
No AES-NI No
DDR3L-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.4 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 10 W watts.
6.4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T40E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom D2550 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2012
-- Part Number --
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Cedarview
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
40 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization None
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3
-- Release price 38 $
Socket BGA 559
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
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