Intel Atom x6200FE vs Intel Core i3-2120

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Intel Atom x6200FE or Intel Atom x6200FE – 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 x6200FE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6200FE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 2
Intel Atom x6200FE Name Intel Core i3-2120
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6200FE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6200FE is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.3 GHz
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
1.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6200FE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 48
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 6
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Technology 32 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Execution units 6
-- Release date Q1/2011
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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 65 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
110 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6200FE is manufactured using a 10 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 Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1493 Socket LGA 1155
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Release price 120 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
Elkhart Lake Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10 nm Technology 32 nm
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2011