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

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

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

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

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.
1 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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