Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs Intel Core i5-6440HQ

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Intel Atom x5-Z8500 or Intel Atom x5-Z8500 – 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-Z8500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6440HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 Group Intel Core i 6000H
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
5 Generation 6
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 Name Intel Core i5-6440HQ
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6440HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
1.44 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
2.24 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 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 Core i5-6440HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2015
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
96 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP down 35 W
2 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 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 Core i5-6440HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
23 $ Release price --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 138 Socket BGA 1440
Cherry Trail Architecture Skylake H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3077
3077
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
546
546

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1106
1106
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
184
184

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
546
546
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
136
136