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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 Group Intel Atom E3800
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
2 Generation 4
Intel Atom Z2520 Name Intel Atom E3827
 
 

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
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.75 GHz
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 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
10.1 Direct X 11.2
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
4 Execution units 4
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2013
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
8 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
45 nm Technology 22 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
No JPEG Decode
Decode VP8 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 ECC No
2.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Operating systems
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA Socket BGA 1170
Cloverview Architecture Bay Trail
32 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2