Intel Xeon W-1290T vs Intel Atom Z2520

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Intel Xeon W-1290T or Intel Xeon W-1290T – 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 W-1290T features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1290T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 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.
10 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Atom
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
Intel Xeon W-1290T Name Intel Atom Z2520
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-1290T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1290T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 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
10 CPU Cores 2
20 Threads 4
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
10x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-1290T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1290T uses the Intel UHD 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 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.
9.5 Generation --
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2010
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 4
192 Shaders 8
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 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.
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 No
 
 

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 46.9 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-1290T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
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.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2013
Comet Lake W Architecture Cloverview
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
494 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
20.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB