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CPU lineage |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 – 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 Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. The Intel Atom Z2520 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom Z2520, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket. |
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4 | Generation | 2 |
AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | Intel Atom |
AMD Ryzen 5000 | Group | Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Name | Intel Atom Z2520 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Atom Z2520 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2520 is 1.2 GHz |
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6 | CPU Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
3.5 GHz | Frequency | 1.2 GHz |
6x | Cores | 2x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2520 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders and 4 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | Generation | -- |
-- | Release date | Q1/2010 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Execution units | 4 |
-- | Shaders | 8 |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.3 GHz |
-- | Technology | 45 nm |
GPU name | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
-- | Direct X | 10.1 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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-- | JPEG | No |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
-- | AVC | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
-- | VP8 | Decode |
-- | VC-1 | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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2 | Memory channels | 2 |
64.0 GB | Max. Memory | 2.0 GB |
DDR4-3200 | Memory type | LPDDR2-1066 |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | None |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
45 W | TDP down | None |
Technical details |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Atom Z2520 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. |
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Q2/2022 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Cloverview |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
32.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | BGA |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
199 $ | Release price | -- |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | |
3.0 MB | L2-Cache | 1.0 MB |