Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L vs Intel Atom Z2520

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L or Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L – 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 Platinum 8268L features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2520 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 Z2520, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L Name Intel Atom Z2520
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom Z2520 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2520 is 1.2 GHz
24x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
24 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
48 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2520 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Execution units 4
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 8
GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- 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.
-- VP8 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- AVC No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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.
Yes AES-NI No
4.5 TB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268L 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 35.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2520 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2013
LGA 3647 Socket BGA
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
35.8 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cascade Lake Architecture Cloverview
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm