Intel Atom S1260 vs AMD Athlon II X4 615e

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Intel Atom S1260 or Intel Atom S1260 – 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 S1260 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 S1260, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 615e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Atom S1000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom S1260 Name AMD Athlon II X4 615e
Intel Atom Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom S1260 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1260 is 2.0 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 615e is 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom S1260 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8.5 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 45 W watts.
8.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom S1260 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 Athlon II X4 615e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2010
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
32 nm Technology 45 nm
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Centerton Architecture Propus
1.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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BGA 1283 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB