Intel Atom x7213E vs Intel Core i9-12950HX

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Intel Atom x7213E or Intel Atom x7213E – 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 x7213E 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 x7213E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket.
The Intel Core i9-12950HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12950HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom x7213E Name Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i9
7 Generation 12
Intel Atom x7000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7213E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7213E is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-12950HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 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.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.0 GHz
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.0 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
2 Threads 24
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 16
2x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7213E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7213E 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 Core i9-12950HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12950HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
10 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 256
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 32
12 Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
 
 

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 55 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
None TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7213E 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 Core i9-12950HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2022
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 14.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake H
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1264 Socket BGA 1744
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 590 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB