Intel Atom S1240 vs Intel Atom S1260

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Intel Atom S1240 or Intel Atom S1240 – 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 S1240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom S1240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Atom S1260 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Atom S1260, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom S1240 Name Intel Atom S1260
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
2 Generation 2
Intel Atom S1000 Group Intel Atom S1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom S1240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1240 is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Atom S1260 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom S1260 is 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom S1240 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom S1260 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 1
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
Yes ECC Yes
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.1 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 8.5 W watts.
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6.1 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom S1240 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 S1260 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2012
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Centerton Architecture Centerton
32 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1283 Socket BGA 1283
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
39 $ Release price 48 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB