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Intel Atom Z2560

Intel Z2560

The Intel Atom Z2560 is a SoC (System on a Chip) with the Codename Penwell and part of the Medfield platform. The Z2560 is a one chip SoC and integrates a dual core Atom processor (Saltwell) clocked at 933 - 1600 MHz. Due to Hyper-Threading, 4 threads can be executed on the two cores (for improved efficiency).

The Saltwell CPU core is still very similar to the first Intel Atom. Therefore, the performance per clock should be very similar (only very small enhancements). However, the CPU now features additional 256 KB low-power-cache (on a separate voltage plane) to allow the CPU and L2 cache to enter a lower power state. Furthermore, the Atom now supports some sort of Turbo Boost and can reach up to 1.6 GHz shortly (933 MHz base frequency). Furthermore, the CPU core can be downclocked to 100 MHz (in 100 MHz steps) to save power.

The processor performance should be on a level with a previous generation Atom processor clocked at 933 - 1600 MHz (e.g., the Atom N550 clocked at 1.5 GHz). Therefore, the Z2560 should be a mid-range smartphone/tablet SoC.

The integrated graphics card is based on a PowerVR SGX 544MP2 design and clocked at 400 MHz. The video decoder (MPEG4.2, H.264, VC1, WMV) and encoder (MPEG4.2, H.264) also stem from Imagination Technologies (VDX385 and VDE285) and should allow 1080p30 de- and encoding of videos.

Furthermore, a dual channel LPDDR2 memory controller (2x 32 Bit) for a maximum of 1GB RAM is integrated.

The whole SoC was optimized for power efficiency and low power consumption. It is produced with a 32nm LP (low power) process and has a TDP of 3 Watt (according to TechPowerUp). Therefore, the Z2560 is even suited for smartphones.

Sources: Intel PressemeldungIntel ARKAnandtechTechpowerup (Socket, TDP)

SeriesIntel Atom
CodenameCloverview

Series: Atom Cloverview

Intel Atom Z2760 compare1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores
Intel Atom Z2580 compare1.3 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores
Intel Atom Z2560 « 0.93 - 1.6 GHz2 / 4 cores
Clock Rate933 - 1600 MHz
Level 1 Cache112 KB
Level 2 Cache1 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)3 Watt
Transistor Count140 Million
Features32 nm, 0.3-1.2
Die Size65 mm2
Max. Temperature90 °C
SocketBGA 617
FeaturesHyper-Threading, VT-x, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal-Monitoring, Intel HD-Audio, Smart Idle
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2 (400 MHz)
Architecturex86
Announcement Date01/13/2012
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

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min: 8692     avg: 9160     median: 9263 (1%)     max: 9420 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Atom Z2560 processor

Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 Tablet Review

Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 Tablet Review

Seven times the charm. The time has come for Acer to update their Iconia One 7 budget tablet with new technology. The new machine once again runs on an Intel At...
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.00" | 320 g
Review Acer Iconia A1-830 Tablet

Review Acer Iconia A1-830 Tablet

8-inches of metal. You're looking for an affordable tablet that is compact and stylish? Then you should look at Acer's Iconia A1-830 that wants to convince with...
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.90" | 380 g
 

Review Asus Fonepad 7 ME372CG Tablet

Telephone tablet. The name says it all: On the outside, the Asus Fonepad 7 is an Android-based 7-inch tablet, but its inner parts contain a full-blown telephone...
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.00" | 328 g
 

Review Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Tablet

Round 3. A new SoC is used and the 3G model has been replaced with an LTE module. Now an Atom SoC from Intel can exhibit its performance. Are these the signific...
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 10.10" | 512 g
 

Review Asus Memo Pad FHD 10 Tablet

High-resolution x86 Android. An FHD resolution and the still uncommon for Android x86 processor lets the Memo Pad FHD stick out of the crowd. But how will the d...
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 10.10" | 571 g

Asus Zenfone 2E: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 5.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 2E

Asus Padfone X mini: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 4.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Asus Padfone X mini

Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730HD: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730HD

Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL: PowerVR SGX544, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL

Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730

Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA-CQ002H: PowerVR SGX544, 11.60", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA-CQ002H

Acer Iconia A1-830: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 7.90", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Iconia A1-830

Asus Fonepad ME372CG: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Fonepad ME372CG

Asus Memo Pad FHD 10: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Asus Memo Pad FHD 10

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1: PowerVR SGX544MP2, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 inch

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   1x 2.13 GHz
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   1x 2 GHz
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   2x 1 GHz