Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) vs Intel Atom x5-Z8350

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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) or Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) – 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 x5-Z8350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8350, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
-- Segment Mobile
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Name Intel Atom x5-Z8350
Family Intel Atom
-- Generation 5
Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
-- Threads 4
None None 1.92 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
-- Core architecture normal
None None 1.44 GHz
None None 1.92 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 12
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.5 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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 2 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 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 x5-Z8350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Cherry Trail
-- Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA 592
Operating systems
-- Release price 18 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

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