Intel Atom N2800 vs AMD A4-5050

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Intel Atom N2800 or Intel Atom N2800 – 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 N2800 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2800, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The AMD A4-5050 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-5050, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Intel Atom N2800 Name AMD A4-5050
Intel Atom N2000 Group AMD A4-5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N2800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2800 is 1.86 GHz
The AMD A4-5050 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5050 is 1.55 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.55 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N2800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2800 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-5050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5050 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
65 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
-- Generation 5
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11.1
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2013
4 Execution units 2
-- GPU (Turbo) --
32 Shaders 128
-- Max. displays --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 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.
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No h264 Decode
No AVC Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 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.
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
4.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.5 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 13.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
6.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N2800 is manufactured using a 32 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 AMD A4-5050 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 559 Socket FT3
-- Part Number --
50 $ Release price --
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2014
None Virtualization AMD-V
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
1.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
Cedarview Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX