AMD GX-420CA vs Intel Atom x5-Z8330

Comparative analysis of AMD GX-420CA and Intel Atom x5-Z8330 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.

AMD GX-420CA

Intel Atom x5-Z8330

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD GX-420CA

Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 496 vs 470
Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 496 vs 470
Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 868 vs 833
Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 868 vs 833

Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	496 vs 470
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	496 vs 470
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	868 vs 833
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	868 vs 833

Reasons to consider the Intel Atom x5-Z8330

A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
Around 95% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 1505 vs 773
Around 95% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 1505 vs 773

Specifications (specs)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 28 nm
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	1505 vs 773
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	1505 vs 773

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD GX-420CA
CPU 2: Intel Atom x5-Z8330

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

496

470

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

496

470

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

868

833

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

868

833

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

773

1505

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

773

1505

Name	AMD GX-420CA	Intel Atom x5-Z8330
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	496	470
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	496	470
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	868	833
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	868	833
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	773	1505
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	773	1505
PassMark - Single thread mark		458
PassMark - CPU mark		809

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD GX-420CA	Intel Atom x5-Z8330
Essentials
Architecture codename	eKabini	Cherry Trail
Family	AMD G-Series
Launch date	23 April 2013	Q1'16
Place in performance rating	2631	2568
Processor Number	GX-420CA	x5-Z8330
Vertical segment	Embedded	Mobile
Series		Intel® Atom™ Processor X Series
Status		Launched
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2000 MHz	1.44 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	2 MB
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	90 °C	90°C
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4	4
Maximum frequency		1.92 GHz
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2	1
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-RS 1600
Maximum memory bandwidth		12.8 GB/s
Maximum memory size		2 GB
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	600 MHz	200 MHz
Processor graphics	Radeon HD 8400E
Execution Units		12
Graphics max frequency		500 MHz
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	2	2
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1
OpenGL	4.2
Compatibility
Sockets supported	BGA769 (FT3)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		17mm x 17mm
Scenario Design Power (SDP)		2 W
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0	2.0
Max number of PCIe lanes		1
PCIe configurations		1X1
USB revision		3.0
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel 64
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Security & Reliability
Intel® Identity Protection technology