Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 vs Intel Atom Z2580

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Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 – 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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2580 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 Z2580, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
6 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 Name Intel Atom Z2580
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z2580 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2580 is 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2580 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2580 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2010
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 4
9.5 Generation --
Intel HD Graphics P630 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
12 Direct X 10.1
192 Shaders 8
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 is manufactured using a 14 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 Z2580 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
623 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1440 Socket BGA
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Kaby Lake S Architecture Cloverview