Intel Atom x6211E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215

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CPU lineage

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

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.
2 CPU Cores --
2 Threads --
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.3 GHz Frequency None
2x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
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.
11 Generation --
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
128 Shaders --
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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

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