Intel Atom x6211E vs Intel Atom x5-E8000

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Intel Atom x6211E or Intel Atom x6211E – 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 x6211E 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 x6211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-E8000 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-E8000, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
6 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6211E Name Intel Atom x5-E8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6211E is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-E8000 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-E8000 is 1.04 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
2 Threads 4
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.04 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-E8000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-E8000 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
11 Generation 8
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 96
14 nm Technology 14 nm
16 Execution units 12
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
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 51.2 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3L-1600
4 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 5 W watts.
110 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6211E 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 Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
10 nm Technology 14 nm
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Elkhart Lake Architecture Cherry Trail
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1493 Socket BGA 1170
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 39 $