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 600 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
1 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-680 Name Intel Atom Z2520
 
 

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
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
3.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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.
10.1 Direct X 10.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units 4
5 Generation --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2010
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
24 Shaders 8
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 45 nm
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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

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.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
305 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2010 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1156 Socket BGA
Clarkdale Architecture Cloverview
32 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3