AMD GX-420CA vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Comparative analysis of AMD GX-420CA and Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics image quality, 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 AMD GX-420CA
- Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 868 vs 852
- Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 868 vs 852
Benchmarks | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 868 vs 852 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 868 vs 852 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Atom x5-Z8550
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 547 vs 496
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 547 vs 496
- 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 1603 vs 773
- 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 1603 vs 773
Specifications (specs) | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 28 nm |
Benchmarks | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 547 vs 496 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 547 vs 496 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1603 vs 773 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1603 vs 773 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD GX-420CA
CPU 2: Intel Atom x5-Z8550
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Name | AMD GX-420CA | Intel Atom x5-Z8550 |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 496 | 547 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 496 | 547 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 868 | 852 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 868 | 852 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 773 | 1603 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 773 | 1603 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 666 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1144 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 214 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 708 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD GX-420CA | Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | eKabini | Cherry Trail |
Family | AMD G-Series | |
Launch date | 23 April 2013 | Q1'16 |
Place in performance rating | 2630 | 2602 |
Processor Number | GX-420CA | x5-Z8550 |
Vertical segment | Embedded | Mobile |
Series | Intel® Atom™ Processor X Series | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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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 | 2.40 GHz | |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory types | DDR3-1600 | LPDDR3 1600 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 8 GB | |
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 600 MHz | 200 MHz |
Processor graphics | Radeon HD 8400E | |
Execution Units | 12 | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 600 MHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 600 MHz | |
Max video memory | 8 GB | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | 3 |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.2 | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | BGA769 (FT3) | UTFCBGA1380 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 Watt | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 17mm x 17mm | |
Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 2 W | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 2 | |
Number of USB ports | 3 | |
PCIe configurations | 2x1, 1x2 | |
USB revision | 3.0 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Graphics image quality |
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Max resolution over eDP | 2560x1600 | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Secure Boot |