Intel Atom C2550 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8190

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Intel Atom C2550 or Intel Atom C2550 – 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 Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8190, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C2550 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8190
Intel Atom C2000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
3 Generation 2
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8190 is 2.66 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8190 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 14 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 65 W watts.
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14 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 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 Core2 Duo E8190 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1283 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2008
Avoton Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
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22 nm Technology 45 nm