Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Atom x6211E

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – 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 i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Atom x6211E 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 x6211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
10 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Atom x6000
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Atom x6211E
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom x6211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6211E is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 2
16 Threads 2
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
8x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD 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 x6211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
9.5 Generation 11
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2021
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
192 Shaders 128
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 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 45.8 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 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.
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700K 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom x6211E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
Comet Lake S Architecture Elkhart Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1493
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
374 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Atom x6211E
2C 2T @ 1.3 GHz
1265
1265

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Atom x6211E
2C 2T @ 1.3 GHz
202
202

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Atom x6211E
2C 2T @ 1.3 GHz
685
685

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Atom x6211E
2C 2T @ 1.3 GHz
114
114