Intel Atom x5-Z8330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 427

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Intel Atom x5-Z8330 or Intel Atom x5-Z8330 – 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 x5-Z8330 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8330, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Atom x5-Z8330 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group
Intel Atom Family
Mobile Segment --
5 Generation --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
normal Core architecture --
No Overclocking No
1.44 GHz Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores --
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores None
4 Threads --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Execution units --
Q1/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Generation --
96 Shaders --
 
 

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

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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
DDR3L-1600 Memory type
1 Memory channels --
Yes AES-NI No
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2 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.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured using a 14 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.
BGA 138 Socket
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
Q1/2016 Release date --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cherry Trail Architecture --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
FJ8066401836619 Part Number --
14 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
20 $ Release price --