Intel Atom Z2420 vs Intel Core i3-2367M

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Intel Atom Z2420 or Intel Atom Z2420 – 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 Z2420 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2420, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2367M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2367M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 Group Intel Core i 2000M
3 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z2420 Name Intel Core i3-2367M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is 1.2 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The Intel Core i3-2367M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2367M is 1.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
1x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
1 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z2420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2367M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2367M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
-- Generation 6
Q1/2008 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
45 nm Technology 32 nm
1 Execution units 12
PowerVR SGX540 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
10.1 Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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.
No JPEG No
No VP9 No
No h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
1.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3 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 17 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
3 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z2420 is manufactured using a 32 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 Core i3-2367M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2011
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 32 nm
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Penwell Architecture Sandy Bridge H
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 617 Socket BGA 1023
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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