Intel Atom Z2520 vs Intel Atom E3827

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Intel Atom Z2520 or Intel Atom Z2520 – 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 Z2520 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2520, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Atom E3827 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3827, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z2520 Name Intel Atom E3827
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 Group Intel Atom E3800
2 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z2520 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2520 is 1.2 GHz
The Intel Atom E3827 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3827 is 1.75 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.75 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z2520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2520 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom E3827 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom E3827 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2013
4 Execution units 4
10.1 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
8 Shaders 32
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
45 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 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
2.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

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 8 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z2520 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 Atom E3827 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2013
BGA Socket BGA 1170
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cloverview Architecture Bay Trail
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 22 nm