Intel Atom x6425RE vs Apple M1

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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 Apple M1 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
Intel Atom x6000 Group Apple M1
6 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6425RE Name Apple M1
Intel Atom Family Apple M series
 
 

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 Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading No
None None 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores None
None None 2.06 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
None None 4x Firestorm
None None 4x Icestorm
1.9 GHz Frequency None
 
 

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 Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 uses the Apple M1 (8 Core), which has 1024 texture shaders
and 128 execution units.
256 Shaders 1024
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2020
14 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 128
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
11 Generation 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Apple M1 (8 Core)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS
-- AI hardware Apple Neural Engine
 
 

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
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 20 W
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
110 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Apple M1 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization Apple Virtualization Framework
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
10 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Elkhart Lake Architecture M1
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems macOS
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number APL 1102
BGA 1493 Socket
1.5 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB