Intel Atom C5125 vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700

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Intel Atom C5125 or Intel Atom C5125 – 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 C5125 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5125, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7-Z8700, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Atom C5125 Name Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
6 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5125 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5125 is 2.8 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5125 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU)
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Generation 8
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Shaders 128
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Release date Q2/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
256.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 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.
50 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5125 is manufactured using a 10 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 x7-Z8700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 138
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 30 $
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2015
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Parker Ridge Architecture Cherry Trail
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)