Intel Atom x6425RE vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

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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 x5-Z8550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
6 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x6425RE Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
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 x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.4 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
None None 2.4 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 x5-Z8550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
256 Shaders 96
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 12
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
11 Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

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
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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 2 W watts.
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 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 x5-Z8550 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 23 $
Elkhart Lake Architecture Cherry Trail
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1493 Socket BGA 138
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes