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
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
6 Generation 5
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.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.04 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2015
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
16 Execution units 12
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
11 Generation 8
128 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3L-1600
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
-- Release price 39 $
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1493 Socket BGA 1170
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Elkhart Lake Architecture Cherry Trail
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2016