Intel Atom N2800 vs Intel Atom D2550

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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 Intel Atom D2550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Atom N2000 Group Intel Atom D2000
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom N2800 Name Intel Atom D2550
 
 

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 Intel Atom D2550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2550 is 1.86 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Atom D2550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2550 uses the Intel GMA 3650, which has 32 texture shaders
10.1 Direct X 10.1
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2008 Release date Q4/2008
65 nm Technology 65 nm
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name Intel GMA 3650
4 Execution units 4
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
-- Max. displays --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
32 Shaders 32
 
 

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 VP9 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h264 No
No AV1 No
No AVC No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG No
No VC-1 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.
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 1
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
4.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 10 W watts.
6.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Atom D2550 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
50 $ Release price 38 $
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2012
None Virtualization None
-- Part Number --
Cedarview Architecture Cedarview
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 559 Socket BGA 559
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux