Intel Core i3-4120U vs Intel Atom x6414RE

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Intel Core i3-4120U or Intel Core i3-4120U – 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 i3-4120U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4120U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom x6414RE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6414RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Atom x6000
4 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4120U Name Intel Atom x6414RE
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4120U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4120U is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Atom x6414RE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6414RE is 1.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4120U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4120U 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 x6414RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6414RE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
160 Shaders 128
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2021
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 16
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
7.5 Generation 11
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 9 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4120U 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 x6414RE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Haswell U Architecture Elkhart Lake
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1493
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB