MediaTek Helio X27 vs Intel Atom N470

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio X27 or MediaTek Helio X27 – 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 N470 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N470, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Helio X27 Name Intel Atom N470
Family Intel Atom
-- Generation 2
Group Intel Atom N400/N500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N470 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N470 is 1.83 GHz
The processor has one core only.
-- Core architecture normal
None None 1.83 GHz
None None 1x
-- Threads 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 1
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio X27 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom N470 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Direct X --
GPU name Intel GMA 3150
-- Technology 45 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Execution units 2
-- Generation --
-- 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.
-- AVC No
-- VC-1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 No
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

-- Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
Memory type DDR2-667
 
 

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 6.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6.5 W
 
 

Technical details

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 Atom N470 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Virtualization None
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Pineview
-- Technology 45 nm
Socket BGA 559
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes