Intel Atom S1220 vs AMD FX-6120

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Intel Atom S1220 or Intel Atom S1220 – 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 S1220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1220, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD FX-6120 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6120, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family AMD FX
Intel Atom S1000 Group AMD FX-6100/6200
Intel Atom S1220 Name AMD FX-6120
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom S1220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1220 is 1.6 GHz
The AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6120 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.1 GHz
4 Threads 6
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom S1220 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6120 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
No AES-NI Yes
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Yes ECC Yes
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8.1 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 95 W watts.
8.1 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom S1220 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 FX-6120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2012
Centerton Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
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1.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1283 Socket AM3+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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