Intel Core i3-4010Y vs Intel Atom C2550

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Intel Core i3-4010Y or Intel Core i3-4010Y – 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 i3-4010Y 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 i3-4010Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Atom C2000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-4010Y Name Intel Atom C2550
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010Y is 1.3 GHz
The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
None None 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, 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 C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name
160 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 64.0 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.
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 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 14 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
6 W TDP down None
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 14 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010Y 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 C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 74 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1283
Haswell Y Architecture Avoton
22 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2