Intel Atom x6212RE vs Intel Core i7-10700T

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Intel Atom x6212RE or Intel Atom x6212RE – 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 x6212RE 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 x6212RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Atom x6212RE Name Intel Core i7-10700T
6 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6212RE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6212RE is 1.2 GHz
The Intel Core i7-10700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2 Threads 16
None None 3.7 GHz
2x Cores 8x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6212RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6212RE 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 Core i7-10700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
16 Execution units 24
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
11 Generation 9.5
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
128 Shaders 192
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 35 W watts.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
110 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6212RE 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 Core i7-10700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Elkhart Lake Architecture Comet Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 325 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1493 Socket LGA 1200
10 nm Technology 14 nm