Intel Atom E620 processor review

Atom E620 processor released by Intel; release date: September 2010. The processor is designed for embedded-computers and based on Tunnel Creek microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 1, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 0 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 90°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 512 KB (per core).

Supported memory types: DDR2 800. Maximum memory size: 2 GB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA676. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 3.3 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics Integrated.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Tunnel Creek
Launch date	September 2010
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	E620
Series	Legacy Intel Atom® Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Embedded
Performance
Base frequency	600 MHz
Bus Speed	2500 MHz PCIE
Die size	26 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	90°C
Maximum frequency	0 GHz
Number of cores	1
Number of threads	2
Transistor count	47 million
VID voltage range	VCC (0.75 - 0.9V), VNN (0.75 - 1.1V)

Memory
Max memory channels	1
Maximum memory size	2 GB
Supported memory types	DDR2 800
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	320 MHz
Processor graphics	Integrated
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	22mm x 22mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA676
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	3.3 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	4
PCI Express revision	1.0a
PCIe configurations	x1, root complex only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)