Intel Core i5-4690T vs Intel Atom N2600

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Intel Core i5-4690T or Intel Core i5-4690T – 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 Core i5-4690T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4690T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Atom N2600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4690T Name Intel Atom N2600
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Atom N2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4690T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4690T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Atom N2600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2600 is 1.6 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4690T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4690T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom N2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2600 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2008
11.1 Direct X 10.1
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel GMA 3600
22 nm Technology 65 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 32
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
20 Execution units 4
7.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz 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.
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode VC-1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 3.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4690T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom N2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Cedarview
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 559
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
185 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
9194
9194
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
972
972

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3228
3228
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
386
386

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2560
2560
Intel Atom N2600
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
249
249