CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 i5-12400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-12400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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Intel Atom |
Family |
Intel Core i5 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Intel Atom Z2420 |
Name |
Intel Core i5-12400 |
Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 |
Group |
Intel Core i 12000 |
3 |
Generation |
12 |
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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 i5-12400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400 is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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1x |
Cores |
6x Golden Cove |
None |
None |
4.0 GHz |
1.2 GHz |
Frequency |
2.5 GHz |
1 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
2 |
Threads |
12 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
None |
None |
4.4 GHz |
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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 i5-12400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.45 GHz |
Q1/2008 |
Release date |
Q1/2021 |
1 |
Execution units |
24 |
10.1 |
Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
192 |
PowerVR SGX540 |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
0.4 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.3 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Generation |
12 |
45 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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No |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
Decode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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 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.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
1.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
6.4 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
LPDDR2-800 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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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 65 W watts.
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None |
TDP (PL2) |
117 W |
3 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
65 W |
90 °C |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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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 i5-12400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2022 |
BGA 617 |
Socket |
LGA 1700 |
512.0 KB |
L2-Cache |
7.5 MB |
0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
18.0 MB |
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Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Penwell |
Architecture |
Alder Lake S |
None |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- |
Release price |
192 $ |
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
32 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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