Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Atom x6212RE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i5-10600K – 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 i5-10600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Atom x6212RE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6212RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-10600K Name Intel Atom x6212RE
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Atom x6000
10 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600K is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom x6212RE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6212RE is 1.2 GHz
6x Cores 2x
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.1 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 2
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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 x6212RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6212RE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2021
24 Execution units 16
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 128
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600K 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x6212RE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1493
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Elkhart Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
262 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877
Intel Atom x6212RE
2C 2T @ 1.2 GHz
540
540