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

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

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 AVC --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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

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