Intel Atom E3805 vs Intel Atom Z2420

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Intel Atom E3805 or Intel Atom E3805 – 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 Atom E3805 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3805, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2420 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2420, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
4 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom E3805 Name Intel Atom Z2420
Intel Atom E3800 Group Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom E3805 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3805 is 1.33 GHz
The Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is 1.2 GHz
The processor has one core only.
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 1x
normal Core architecture normal
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 1
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom E3805 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 45 nm
GPU name PowerVR SGX540
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2008
-- Execution units 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 8.6 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 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
DDR3L-1066 Memory type LPDDR2-800
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3 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.
110 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
3 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom E3805 is manufactured using a 22 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 Z2420 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 617
-- Part Number --
31 $ Release price --
Q4/2014 Release date Q1/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
1.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Penwell
22 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3