Intel Atom S1260 vs Intel Core i3-7167U

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Intel Atom S1260 or Intel Atom S1260 – 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 S1260 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 S1260, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7167U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7167U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom S1260 Name Intel Core i3-7167U
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 7
Intel Atom S1000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Core i3-7167U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7167U is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom S1260 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-7167U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7167U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 48
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8.5 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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
8.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
None TDP down 23 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom S1260 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 Core i3-7167U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Centerton Architecture Kaby Lake U
32 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1283 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
48 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB