Intel Atom N435 vs MediaTek Helio X20

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Intel Atom N435 or Intel Atom N435 – 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 N435 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N435, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Atom Family
2 Generation --
Intel Atom N435 Name MediaTek Helio X20
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Atom N400/N500 Group
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N435 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N435 is 1.33 GHz
The processor has one core only.
2 Threads --
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1 CPU Cores --
1x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
1.33 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N435 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Helio X20 does not have integrated graphics.
45 nm Technology --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
2 Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2010 Release date --
Intel GMA 3150 GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
No AES-NI No
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
2.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-800, DDR2-667 Memory type
1 Memory channels --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 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.
-- Tjunction max --
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N435 is manufactured using a 45 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.
45 nm Technology --
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions
None Virtualization
Pineview Architecture --
BGA 559 Socket
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q2/2011 Release date --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --