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.
Intel Atom x6211E Name Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215
Intel Atom Family
Intel Atom x6000 Group
6 Generation --
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.
normal Core architecture --
2 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.3 GHz Frequency None
2x Cores None
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores --
 
 

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.
16 Execution units --
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q1/2021 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
128 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
4 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
BGA 1493 Socket
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology --
Operating systems
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Elkhart Lake Architecture --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions