Intel Celeron 5305U vs Intel Atom Z2420

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Intel Celeron 5305U or Intel Celeron 5305U – 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 Celeron 5305U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 5305U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2420 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2420, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
10 Generation 3
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 5305U Name Intel Atom Z2420
Intel Celeron 5000 Group Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 5305U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 5305U is 2.3 GHz
The Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is 1.2 GHz
The processor has one core only.
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 1x
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 1
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 5305U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 5305U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
24 Execution units 1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 45 nm
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
192 Shaders --
9.5 Generation --
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2008
Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) GPU name PowerVR SGX540
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type LPDDR2-800
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
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 3 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
12.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 5305U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2420 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
128 $ Release price --
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 617
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2013
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
Comet Lake U Architecture Penwell
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB