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.
6 Generation 5
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Intel Atom C5125 Name Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
None None 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 4
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
8x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
-- Generation 8
-- Release date Q2/2015
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- 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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 Decode
-- VC-1 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
256.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2015
Parker Ridge Architecture Cherry Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 30 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes