Intel Atom N2600 vs AMD G-T40N

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Intel Atom N2600 or Intel Atom N2600 – 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 N2600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The AMD G-T40N features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family AMD G
Intel Atom N2000 Group AMD G
Intel Atom N2600 Name AMD G-T40N
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N2600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2600 is 1.6 GHz
The AMD G-T40N has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40N is 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2600 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 G-T40N has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40N uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
-- Generation 3
32 Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
4 Execution units 1
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11
65 nm Technology 40 nm
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
Q4/2008 Release date Q4/2010
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
1 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1066
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.5 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 --
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N2600 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 G-T40N is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
-- Part Number --
BGA 559 Socket
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
None Virtualization AMD-V
Cedarview Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
32 nm Technology 40 nm
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2011