Intel Core i7-2600K vs Intel Atom E3827

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-2600K or Intel Core i7-2600K – 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 i7-2600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Atom E3827 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3827, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-2600K Name Intel Atom E3827
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Atom E3800
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Atom E3827 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3827 is 1.75 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.75 GHz
8 Threads 2
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom E3827 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom E3827 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
10.1 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 32
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Execution units 4
6 Generation 7
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.79 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG Decode
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 21.0 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600K 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom E3827 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Bay Trail
32 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1170
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
270 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
12496
12496
Intel Atom E3827
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
1475
1475

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3193
3193
Intel Atom E3827
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
810
810

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3098
3098
Intel Atom E3827
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
324
324