Intel Atom N2600
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Released
Q4/2011
Intel Atom N2600

Processor Intel Atom N2600, specifications and benchmarks

1688 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Atom N2600 processor is installed in BGA 559 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 1.60 GHz. The Intel Atom N2600 has a total of 2 cores. Release date: Q4/2011. TDP is 3.5 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Atom N2600 processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Atom N2600.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    1
  • CPU group
    Intel Atom N2000
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Atom N2600. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    1.60 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    2
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    No turbo
  • CPU Threads
    4
  • Turbo (2 Cores)
    No turbo
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    No
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    Intel GMA 3600
  • GPU frequency
    0.40 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
    4
  • Shader
    32
  • Max. GPU Memory
    --
  • Max. displays
    2
  • Generation
  • DirectX Version
    10.1
  • Technology
    65 nm
  • Release date
    Q4/2008
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • h264
    No
  • VP9
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1066
  • Max. Memory
  • ECC
    No
  • Memory channels
    1
  • PCIe version
  • PCIe lanes
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    No
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    3.5 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    --
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    None
  • ISA extensions
    SSE3
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    1.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Cedarview
  • Technology
    32 nm
  • Socket
    BGA 559
  • Release date
    Q4/2011
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Atom N2600 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    1745 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    924 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    912 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    668 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    827 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    1395 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Atom N2600 with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
26
26
26
26
Intel Atom N2600
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
422
398
398
386
Intel Atom N2600
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
1027
1009
1006
972
Intel Atom N2600
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
0.23
0.21
0.21
0.19
Intel Atom N2600
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
0.51
0.48
0.48
0.47
Intel Atom N2600
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
561
556
536
531
Intel Atom N2600

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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