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 Family
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group
5 Generation --
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.
normal Core architecture --
4 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.44 GHz Frequency None
4x Cores None
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores --
 
 

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

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.
Decode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VP8 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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.
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1600 Memory type
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
1 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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