Intel Atom x6200FE vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Atom x6200FE or Intel Atom x6200FE – 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 x6200FE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6200FE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6200FE Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5
6 Generation 2
Intel Atom x6000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6200FE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6200FE is 1.0 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2 Threads 8
None None 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6200FE does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 512
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 8
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 35 W
110 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6200FE is manufactured using a 10 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Elkhart Lake Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
10 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1493 Socket FP5
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2579
2579
Intel Atom x6200FE
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
371
371