Intel Atom x6200FE vs Intel Core i5-4200U

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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 Intel Core i5-4200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6200FE Name Intel Core i5-4200U
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 4
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-4200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4200U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
2 Threads 4
None None 2.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6200FE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Direct X 11.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

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 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- 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 16.0 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.
4 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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.
110 °C Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 Intel Core i5-4200U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Elkhart Lake Architecture Haswell U
10 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1493 Socket BGA 1168
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1180
1180
Intel Atom x6200FE
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
371
371