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.
1 Generation 3
Intel Atom D2550 Name Intel Core i3-3220T
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

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
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.86 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
Intel GMA 3650 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
32 Shaders 48
65 nm Technology 22 nm
0.64 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
4 Execution units 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
10.1 Direct X 11.0
-- Generation 7
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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 JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
1 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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

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.
38 $ Release price 117 $
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 559 Socket LGA 1155
Cedarview Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Q1/2012 Release date Q3/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux