Intel Atom D2550 vs Intel Core i3-3220T

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Intel Atom D2550 or Intel Atom D2550 – 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 D2550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2550 Name Intel Core i3-3220T
Intel Atom D2000 Group Intel Core i 3000
1 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom D2550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2550 is 1.86 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.86 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2550 uses the Intel GMA 3650, 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 Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2012
4 Execution units 6
10.1 Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 48
Intel GMA 3650 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
0.64 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
65 nm 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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode
No VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
4.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 35 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom D2550 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 Intel Core i3-3220T 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
Q1/2012 Release date Q3/2012
BGA 559 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB 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 --
Cedarview Architecture Ivy Bridge S
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
38 $ Release price 117 $
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 22 nm