Intel Core i7-950 vs Intel Atom Z2560

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Intel Core i7-950 or Intel Core i7-950 – 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 i7-950 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2560 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 Z2560, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
1 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
Intel Core i7-950 Name Intel Atom Z2560
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-950 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-950 is 3.06 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z2560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2560 is 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 4
3.33 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.06 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-950 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2560 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation --
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 4
-- Shaders 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Technology 45 nm
GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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.
3 Memory channels 2
24.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
No AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-950 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2560 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2009 Release date Q2/2013
Bloomfield Architecture Cloverview
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
45 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1366 Socket BGA
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601950 Part Number --
305 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
1.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB