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.
3 Generation 5
AMD G Family Intel Atom
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
AMD GX-224IJ Name Intel Atom x5-Z8500
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 CPU Cores 4
2 Threads 4
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.24 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2.24 GHz
 
 

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 Generation 8
2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 12
256 Shaders 96
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 nm Technology 14 nm
AMD Radeon R4E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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.
1 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2015
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Cherry Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
FP4 Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
GE220IAVY23AC Part Number --
-- Release price 23 $
Operating systems
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes