Intel Atom Z2580 vs Intel Core i7-12650H

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Intel Atom Z2580 or Intel Atom Z2580 – 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 Z2580 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 Z2580, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Core i7-12650H features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Atom Z2580 Name Intel Core i7-12650H
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 Group Intel Core i 12000H
2 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z2580 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2580 is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Core i7-12650H has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
None None 6x Golden Cove
2.0 GHz Frequency None
None None 4x Gracemont
2 CPU Cores 10
None None 4.7 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 1.7 GHz
2x Cores None
No Overclocking No
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z2580 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2580 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 Core i7-12650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
4 Execution units 48
0.53 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 12
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2020
45 nm Technology 10 nm
8 Shaders 512
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 64.0 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.
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
2.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 45 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z2580 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 i7-12650H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA Socket BGA 1744
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 457 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 24.0 MB
1.0 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
Cloverview Architecture Alder Lake H
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+