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.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C5310 Name Intel Core i5-4278U
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
6 Generation 4
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
None None 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Execution units 40
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 320
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2014
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 1168
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Parker Ridge Architecture Haswell U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 22 nm