Intel Atom x6425RE vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom x6425RE or Intel Atom x6425RE – 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 x6425RE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6425RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Atom x6000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
6 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom x6425RE Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6425RE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6425RE is 1.9 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
None None 4.2 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6425RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6425RE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
256 Shaders --
Q2/2020 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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 68.2 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 95 W watts.
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
110 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6425RE 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 AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 220 $
Elkhart Lake Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1493 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982
Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
2935
2935

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782
Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1445
1445

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5598
5598
Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1021
1021

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287
Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
334
334

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052
Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
437
437