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.
5 Generation --
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group
Intel Atom x5-Z8330 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Intel Atom Family
Mobile Segment --
 
 

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.
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4x Cores None
4 Threads --
1.44 GHz Frequency None
 
 

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.
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
8 Generation --
12 Direct X --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Execution units --
Q1/2015 Release date --
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name
 
 

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.
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VP8 --
Decode JPEG --
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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
1 Memory channels --
 
 

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.
90 °C Tjunction max --
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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