Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Atom Z2580

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Intel Core i9-9990XE or Intel Core i9-9990XE – 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 i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2580 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 Z2580, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-9990XE Name Intel Atom Z2580
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 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 Z2580 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2580 is 2.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 2
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
28 Threads 4
14x Cores 2x
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2580 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2580 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.
-- Execution units 4
-- Technology 45 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Shaders 8
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 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 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
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
84 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9990XE 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2580 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
-- Part Number --
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2013
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Cloverview
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
LGA 2066 Socket BGA
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.2 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
2999 $ Release price --