Intel Atom x6200FE vs Intel Core i7-8700T

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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 i7-8700T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom x6200FE Name Intel Core i7-8700T
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 8
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

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 i7-8700T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 12
None None 3.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6200FE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 35 W watts.
110 °C Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i7-8700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2018
-- 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 Coffee Lake S
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1493 Socket LGA 1151-2
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 340 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB