Intel Atom N475 vs AMD Athlon II X3 445

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Intel Atom N475 or Intel Atom N475 – 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 N475 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N475, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 445 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 445, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom N475 Name AMD Athlon II X3 445
Intel Atom Family AMD Athlon II
2 Generation 1
Intel Atom N400/N500 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N475 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N475 is 1.83 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The AMD Athlon II X3 445 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 445 is 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
2 Threads 3
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
1 CPU Cores 3
1x Cores 3x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N475 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 AMD Athlon II X3 445 does not have integrated graphics.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2010 Release date --
-- Direct X --
Intel GMA 3150 GPU name
45 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
2 Execution units --
-- 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.
No AVC --
No VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
2.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-800, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
6.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N475 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.
The AMD Athlon II X3 445 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2010
-- Part Number --
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
None Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Monolithic Chip design --
Pineview Architecture Rana
45 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 559 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes