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

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

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.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Execution units --
Q1/2015 Release date --
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
8 Generation --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (10 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
DDR3L-1600 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
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.
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.
Operating systems
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2016 Release date --
20 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
FJ8066401836619 Part Number --
BGA 138 Socket
Cherry Trail Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
14 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)