Intel Atom Z2420 vs Intel Xeon D-1537

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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 Xeon D-1537 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1537, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Atom Z2420 Name Intel Xeon D-1537
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

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 Xeon D-1537 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1537 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 2.3 GHz
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 16
1x Cores 8x
None None 1.7 GHz
 
 

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 Xeon D-1537 does not have integrated graphics.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation --
45 nm Technology --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2008 Release date --
PowerVR SGX540 GPU name
1 Execution units --
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
1.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2133
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
3 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Xeon D-1537 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
512.0 KB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Penwell Architecture Broadwell
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 617 Socket BGA 1667
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2015
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 503 $