Intel Atom Z2520 vs Intel Core m7-6Y75

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Intel Atom Z2520 or Intel Atom Z2520 – 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 Z2520 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2520, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m7-6Y75, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Z2520 Name Intel Core m7-6Y75
Intel Atom Family Intel Core M
2 Generation 6
Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 Group Intel Core M 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z2520 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2520 is 1.2 GHz
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m7-6Y75 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z2520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2520 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m7-6Y75 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2015
10.1 Direct X 12
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
45 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
8 Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
4 Execution units 24
-- Generation 9
-- 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.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 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 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
2.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

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 4.5 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z2520 is manufactured using a 32 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 m7-6Y75 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cloverview Architecture Skylake Y
32 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB