Intel Atom C5320 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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Intel Atom C5320 or Intel Atom C5320 – 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 C5320 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 C5320, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Intel Atom C5320 Name Intel Core i5-7500
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 7000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5320 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5320 is 2.4 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
8x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.8 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5320 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 9.5
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 41 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
41 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5320 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 i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Release price 220 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 2106 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Parker Ridge Architecture Kaby Lake S