Intel Core i5-9500F vs Intel Atom x6212RE

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Intel Core i5-9500F or Intel Core i5-9500F – 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 i5-9500F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9500F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 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 i 9000 Group Intel Atom x6000
9 Generation 6
Intel Core i5-9500F Name Intel Atom x6212RE
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9500F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9500F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 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
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 2x
6 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9500F does not have integrated graphics.
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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Release date Q1/2021
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 42.7 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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 6 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9500F 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 9.0 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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2021
220 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
9.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1493
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Elkhart Lake