Intel Atom Z2580 vs MediaTek Helio A20

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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.
Intel Atom Z2580 Name MediaTek Helio A20
Mobile Segment --
2 Generation --
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 Group
Intel Atom Family
 
 

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
2 CPU Cores --
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4 Threads --
2x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
 
 

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 MediaTek Helio A20 does not have integrated graphics.
0.53 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2010 Release date --
-- Generation --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Shaders --
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU name
10.1 Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units --
45 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type
No AES-NI No
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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