Intel Atom x6425RE vs Intel Atom S1260

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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 Intel Atom S1260 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1260, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Atom S1000
6 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom x6425RE Name Intel Atom S1260
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
 
 

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 Intel Atom S1260 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1260 is 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 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 Intel Atom S1260 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 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 No
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
4 Memory channels 1
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 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 8.5 W watts.
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8.5 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 Intel Atom S1260 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 48 $
Elkhart Lake Architecture Centerton
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1493 Socket BGA 1283
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes