AMD GX-420CA vs Intel Atom C2538
Comparative analysis of AMD GX-420CA and Intel Atom C2538 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Atom C2538
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 28 nm
- Around 67% lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 25 Watt
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 28 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 25 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD GX-420CA
CPU 2: Intel Atom C2538
Name | AMD GX-420CA | Intel Atom C2538 |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 496 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 496 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 868 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 868 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 773 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 773 | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 491 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 960 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1014 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2546 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD GX-420CA | Intel Atom C2538 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | eKabini | Rangeley |
Family | AMD G-Series | |
Launch date | 23 April 2013 | Q3'13 |
Place in performance rating | 2630 | 2455 |
Processor Number | GX-420CA | C2538 |
Vertical segment | Embedded | Embedded |
Series | Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2000 MHz | 2.40 GHz |
L1 cache | 256 KB | |
L2 cache | 2 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 90 °C | |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory types | DDR3-1600 | DDR3/DDR3L 1600 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 600 MHz | |
Processor graphics | Radeon HD 8400E | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.2 | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | BGA769 (FT3) | FCBGA1283 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 Watt | 15 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 34 mm x 28 mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2 |
Integrated LAN | ||
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports | 2 | |
Number of USB ports | 4 | |
PCIe configurations | x1,x2,x4,x8,x16 | |
Total number of SATA ports | 6 | |
UART | ||
USB revision | 2 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) |