Intel Atom C5310 vs Intel Core i5-4278U

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Intel Atom C5310 or Intel Atom C5310 – 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 C5310 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5310, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4278U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4278U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
6 Generation 4
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
Intel Atom C5310 Name Intel Core i5-4278U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5310 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5310 is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4278U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4278U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
None None 3.1 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5310 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4278U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4278U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 40
-- Shaders 320
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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 No
-- 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 38.4 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 16.0 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 16.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 32 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 28 W watts.
32 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5310 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 Core i5-4278U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2014
Parker Ridge Architecture Haswell U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 1168
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes