Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Atom C2538

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Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i5-1240P – 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 i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Atom C2538 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 C2538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i5-1240P Name Intel Atom C2538
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Atom C2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Atom C2538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2538 is 2.4 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
12 CPU Cores 4
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 4
None None 2.4 GHz
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 4x
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C2538 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
640 Shaders --
12.1 Direct X --
Q1/2022 Release date --
13 Generation --
80 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

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 76.8 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 15 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 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 C2538 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1283
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 104 $
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake U Architecture Avoton
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
10 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT