Intel ATOM Z2560 Central Processing Unit Designed for use in mid-range mobile devices. Its parameters allow you to solve almost any problem. The only exception in this regard are the most recent three-dimensional toys, which require more serious hardware. In all other cases, the Z2560 is more than enough for a comfortable launch of any application.
Technical specifications
Intel ATOM Z2560 includes only 2 computing units. But at the same time, one useful Intel technology called HyperTrading is implemented in this silicon crystal. Its essence lies in the fact that with the help of a slight increase in transistors on a semiconductor chip of a CPU, one computing module at the software level processes information in 2 program data streams. As a result, the operating system sees the Z2560 no longer as a dual-core solution, but as a full-fledged quad-core processor. The memory controller is included in the CPU semiconductor chip. It is two-channel and can work with LPDDR2 modules - 1066. The maximum number of addressable RAM in this case is 2 GB. For mid-range mobile devices, this is sufficient. This chip was part of the CoverTrail mobile platform and was oriented towards the wiring to the processor socket BGA760.
The heart of the graphics subsystem
There is also a built-in graphics accelerator in the Intel ATOM Z2560. Overview The technical specifications of this semiconductor solution indicate the presence of PowerVR SGX544MP2. The clock frequency of this accelerator is 400 MHz. It is manufactured according to the standards of 22nm process technology and is integrated directly into the semiconductor crystal of the central processing unit. Of course, he cannot boast of phenomenal performance, but to solve problems of the initial and intermediate level, his computational capabilities are quite enough. At the same time, the computational load that goes from the displayed images to the screen on the central processor is minimal. Due to this, the overall performance of the mobile system as a whole increases.
Clock frequencies
The minimum frequency is 800 MHz for the Intel ATOM Z2560. The characteristics of the CPU operating modes indicate that in this mode it operates either when solving fairly simple tasks, or in case of overheating of a silicon crystal when implementing very demanding tasks in order to avoid possible overheating. To solve the average complexity problems, the clock frequency of this chip is automatically raised to 933 MHz. Well, if it is necessary to carry out calculations in the most efficient mode, the clock frequency of this central processing unit automatically rises to 1.6 GHz.
Cache - memory
The Intel ATOM Z2560 processor, unlike its desktop counterparts with 3 levels of cache memory, is equipped with only 2 levels of this effective tool to increase the speed of a computer system. The total size of the cache of the first level in this case is 112 kb. It is physically divided into 2 equal parts of 56 kb. Each of them is tied to a specific computing resource. In turn, these 56 kb are divided into 32 kb for storing chip instructions and 24 kb for storing processed data. The total cache size of the second level is 1 MB. It is also divided into 2 parts of 512 kb, which are assigned to a specific computing core of the CPU. Such an organization of fast cache memory ultimately allows you to significantly increase the speed of the central processing unit.
Tolerance standards for semiconductor crystal manufacturing. Maximum temperature
The Intel ATOM Z2560 silicon crystal was manufactured to 32 nm tolerance standards. At the time of its release, this technological process for mobile chips was one of the most advanced. Now it is out of date. But if you take into account that the most advanced AMD chips are manufactured using just such technology, then we can safely say that it is still relevant at the moment. Among other features of the 32 nm process technology, it can be noted that from the position of heat sink it is the best. It was during the production of such chips that Intel used first-class thermal grease under the CPU cover, and this ensured the best cooling of the processor. The maximum allowable temperature for this model of the central processing unit is 90 0 . In combination with a passive cooling system and when solving problems average in complexity, its temperature could reach 60 0 -65 0 . That is, a certain margin of safety for this CPU from the position there is definitely a maximum temperature.
Price of mobile devices and reviews about them
Many mobile devices from ASUS use the Intel ATOM Z2560 as the computing base. Reviews in this regard are highlighted by Zenfone 2, 5, 6 smartphones and the MeMOPAD FHD 10 tablet. All these gadgets are focused on a niche of average speed mobile devices. The cost of most of them does not exceed 10,000 rubles. Owner reviews highlight their stable and reliable performance. Also, a high degree of energy efficiency and autonomy is noted. The only negative is the inability to run the most demanding applications. But this is no longer the problem of this group of devices, but the entire niche that this central processor is focused on. For something more, you need to buy more expensive devices with more productive chips.
Summary
Intel ATOM Z2560 is another balanced one both in terms of speed and in terms of energy efficiency. This chip, although it was released back in 2013, is still relevant in the niche of mid-range mobile solutions even now. He will still cope with most tasks with ease.