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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 Z3785 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom Z3785, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1380 socket. |
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Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Atom Z2520 | Name | Intel Atom Z3785 |
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 | Group | Intel Atom Z3700 |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Intel Atom | Family | Intel Atom |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Z3785 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3785 is 1.49 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.41 GHz. |
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No | Overclocking | No |
None | None | 2.41 GHz |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
2 | CPU Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
2x | Cores | 4x |
1.2 GHz | Frequency | 1.49 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Z3785 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3785 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders |
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0.3 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.31 GHz |
4 | Execution units | 4 |
Q1/2010 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.83 GHz |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
8 | Shaders | 32 |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 7 |
10.1 | Direct X | 11.2 |
45 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | GPU name | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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 | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
No | VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | No |
Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | JPEG | Decode |
No | AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 4.0 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. |
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2.0 GB | Max. Memory | 4.0 GB |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory type | LPDDR3-1333 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
8.5 GB/s | Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
Thermal Management |
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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 4 W watts. |
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None | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
Technical details |
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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 Z3785 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache. |
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1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 2.0 MB |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
-- | Part Number | -- |
BGA | Socket | BGA 1380 |
Cloverview | Architecture | Bay Trail |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |