Intel Atom D2500 vs AMD C-30

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Intel Atom D2500 or Intel Atom D2500 – 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 D2500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The AMD C-30 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom D2000 Group AMD C
Intel Atom Family AMD C
1 Generation 1
Intel Atom D2500 Name AMD C-30
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom D2500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2500 is 1.86 GHz
The AMD C-30 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-30 is 1.2 GHz
The processor has one core only.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 1
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2x Cores 1x
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 1
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2500 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD C-30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-30 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
10.1 Direct X 11
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
4 Execution units 1
-- Generation 3
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2008 Release date Q4/2010
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
32 Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
65 nm Technology 40 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 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.
No h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AVC Decode
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
4.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
1 Memory channels 1
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 9 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom D2500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD C-30 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
50 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
None Virtualization AMD-V
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q3/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 559 Socket BGA 413
Cedarview Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
32 nm Technology 40 nm
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a