Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Atom N2100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-7500 or Intel Core i5-7500 – 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 i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Atom N2100 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7500 Name Intel Atom N2100
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Atom N2000
7 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom N2100 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2100 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 1x
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD 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 N2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2100 uses the PowerVR SGX545, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
24 Execution units 4
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2010
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 32
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
12 Direct X 10.1
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name PowerVR SGX545
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 4.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 3.5 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7500 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom N2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2011
220 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 559
Kaby Lake S Architecture Cedarview
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
972
972

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4055
4055
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
386
386