Intel Atom x5-Z8350 vs Intel Core2 Duo E7600

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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 Intel Core2 Duo E7600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
5 Generation 2
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Duo
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Name Intel Core2 Duo E7600
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo E7600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7600 is 3.06 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.44 GHz Frequency 3.06 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
1.92 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo E7600 does not have integrated graphics.
8 Generation --
Q1/2015 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
96 Shaders --
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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.
1 Memory channels 2
2.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 65 W watts.
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core2 Duo E7600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2016 Release date Q2/2009
Cherry Trail Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
14 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 592 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
18 $ Release price --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

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