AMD G-T56E vs Intel Atom S1240

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AMD G-T56E or AMD G-T56E – 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 AMD G-T56E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Atom S1240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD G-T56E Name Intel Atom S1240
AMD G Family Intel Atom
1 Generation 2
AMD G Group Intel Atom S1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T56E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T56E is 1.65 GHz
The Intel Atom S1240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1240 is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.65 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T56E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T56E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom S1240 does not have integrated graphics.
0.28 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2010 Release date --
11 Direct X --
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name
40 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1 Execution units --
3 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.1 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6.1 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T56E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom S1240 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2012 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3
-- Chip design Monolithic
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Centerton
40 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket BGA 1283
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 39 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB