Intel Atom x7211E vs Intel Core2 Duo E8700

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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 Intel Core2 Duo E8700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
7 Generation 2
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Duo
Intel Atom x7000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
Intel Atom x7211E Name Intel Core2 Duo E8700
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo E8700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is 3.5 GHz
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
1.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 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 Intel Core2 Duo E8700 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Generation --
128 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
1.0 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
16 Execution units --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name
Q1/2023 Release date --
 
 

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 AVC --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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 65 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1264 Socket LGA 775
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Alder Lake N Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
10 nm Technology 45 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2009