Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 vs Intel Atom Z2580

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Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 – 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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 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 Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 Name Intel Atom Z2580
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
6 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
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
4x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, 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 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.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2010
24 Execution units 4
12 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 8
Intel HD Graphics P630 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 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.
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 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 8.0 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
BGA 1440 Socket BGA
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kaby Lake S Architecture Cloverview
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
623 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm