Intel Atom S1240 vs Intel Core i5-4210Y

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Intel Atom S1240 or Intel Atom S1240 – 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 S1240 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 S1240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom S1240 Name Intel Core i5-4210Y
Intel Atom S1000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
2 Generation 4
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom S1240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1240 is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 1.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom S1240 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.1 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 11.5 W watts.
6.1 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
None TDP down 6 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom S1240 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 i5-4210Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2013
39 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1283 Socket BGA 1168
Centerton Architecture Haswell Y
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)