Intel Atom x5-Z8350 vs AMD A6-1450

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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 or Intel Atom x5-Z8350 – 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-Z8350 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-Z8350, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The AMD A6-1450 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 7 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-1450, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Name AMD A6-1450
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group AMD A6-1000
5 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
The AMD A6-1450 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-1450 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.4 GHz
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.4 GHz
1.44 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 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 AMD A6-1450 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-1450 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8250, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
12 Execution units 2
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
8 Generation 5
12 Direct X 11.1
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
14 nm Technology 28 nm
96 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8250
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 DDR3L-1066
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-1450 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 592 Socket FT3
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Q1/2016 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Operating systems
18 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cherry Trail Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-1450
4C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1653
1653
Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
906
906

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
116
116
AMD A6-1450
4C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
106
106

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD A6-1450
4C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1.0
1.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
0.4
0.4
AMD A6-1450
4C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
0.3
0.3