Intel Atom x7211E vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

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Intel Atom x7211E or Intel Atom x7211E – 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 x7211E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x7211E Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
Intel Atom x7000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
7 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7211E is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is 3.3 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.
2x Cores 6x
None None 3.8 GHz
1.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 12
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake), 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 AMD Ryzen 5 5600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2020
16 Execution units 6
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 384
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 1.6 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Generation 9
10 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP up 54 W
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7211E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2021
BGA 1264 Socket FP6
1.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake N Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10 nm Technology 7 nm