Atom x7203C vs i5-12490F

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Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking610not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency18.51no data
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Amston Lake (2024)
Release date2022 (2 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$42

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes209

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 9 Watt

i5-12490F has 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Atom x7203C, on the other hand, has 622.2% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i5-12490F and Atom x7203C. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i5-12490F is a desktop processor while Atom x7203C is a notebook one.


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