Intel Core i3-4010U vs Intel Atom N2800

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4010U or Intel Core i3-4010U – 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 Core i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom N2800 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2800, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Atom N2000
Intel Core i3-4010U Name Intel Atom N2800
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
The Intel Atom N2800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2800 is 1.86 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom N2800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2800 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2008
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 4
160 Shaders 32
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
22 nm Technology 65 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel GMA 3600
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 10.1
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 6.5 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom N2800 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
Haswell U Architecture Cedarview
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
22 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 559
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 50 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3370
3370
Intel Atom N2800
2C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
1094
1094

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1601
1601
Intel Atom N2800
2C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
423
423

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1105
1105
Intel Atom N2800
2C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
224
224

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
956
956
Intel Atom N2800
2C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
305
305

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
522
522
Intel Atom N2800
2C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
89
89