Intel Atom N435 vs MediaTek Helio X20

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom N435 or Intel Atom N435 – 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 N435 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N435, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Atom N435 Name MediaTek Helio X20
Intel Atom Family
Intel Atom N400/N500 Group
2 Generation --
Desktop / Server Segment --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N435 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N435 is 1.33 GHz
The processor has one core only.
1x Cores None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture --
2 Threads --
Yes Hyperthreading No
1 CPU Cores --
1.33 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N435 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Helio X20 does not have integrated graphics.
2 Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
Q1/2010 Release date --
45 nm Technology --
-- Shaders --
Intel GMA 3150 GPU name
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-800, DDR2-667 Memory type
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
1 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 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.
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N435 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
BGA 559 Socket
None Virtualization
Q2/2011 Release date --
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Pineview Architecture --
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions