Intel Core i5-680 vs Intel Atom Z2520

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-680 or Intel Core i5-680 – 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 i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2520 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2520, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-680 Name Intel Atom Z2520
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
1 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z2520 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2520 is 1.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2520 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Execution units 4
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2010
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
24 Shaders 8
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
5 Generation --
10.1 Direct X 10.1
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No VC-1 No
No VP8 Decode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG No
Decode AVC No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 21.0 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 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2520 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2010 Release date Q2/2013
305 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket BGA
Clarkdale Architecture Cloverview
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)