AMD GX-224IJ vs Intel Atom x5-Z8500

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AMD GX-224IJ or AMD GX-224IJ – 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 GX-224IJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-224IJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
AMD G Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
3 Generation 5
AMD GX-224IJ Name Intel Atom x5-Z8500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-224IJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-224IJ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.24 GHz
None None 2.24 GHz
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-224IJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-224IJ uses the AMD Radeon R4E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0 nm Technology 14 nm
0 Direct X 12
2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
4 Execution units 12
AMD Radeon R4E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0 Generation 8
256 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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.
15 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-224IJ is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 23 $
28 nm Technology 14 nm
FP4 Socket BGA 138
GE220IAVY23AC Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Chip design Monolithic
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Cherry Trail
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2015