Intel Atom N2800 vs Intel Atom D2550

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Intel Atom N2800 or Intel Atom N2800 – 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 N2800 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 N2800, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
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.
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom N2800 Name Intel Atom D2550
Intel Atom N2000 Group Intel Atom D2000
3 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N2800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2800 is 1.86 GHz
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
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N2800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2800 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 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
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2008 Release date Q4/2008
4 Execution units 4
10.1 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 32
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name Intel GMA 3650
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Generation --
65 nm Technology 65 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 No
No h264 No
No JPEG No
No VC-1 No
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.
No AES-NI No
4.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.5 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 10 W watts.
6.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N2800 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 Atom D2550 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2012
BGA 559 Socket BGA 559
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cedarview Architecture Cedarview
None Virtualization None
50 $ Release price 38 $
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 32 nm