Intel Atom x6211E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215

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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.
6 Generation --
Intel Atom x6211E Name Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215
Mobile Segment --
Intel Atom x6000 Group
Intel Atom Family
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture --
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.3 GHz Frequency None
2 Threads --
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 does not have integrated graphics.
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
Q1/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
128 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
11 Generation --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

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.
4 Memory channels --
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
110 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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