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Intel Atom Z2420
BGA 617DDR21C / 1T3WPenwell32nmActive
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock1.20 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 12.0xx
CodenamePenwell
MicroarchitecturePenwell
Process Node32nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size65.0 mm²
Transistors0.14 billion
Production StatusActive
Market SegmentMobile
Launch DateJan 1, 2013
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About This Product
The Intel Atom Z2420 is a single-core mobile processor designed for entry-level smartphones and tablets. Its Penwell microarchitecture and 1.2 GHz clock speed provide basic performance suitable for light web browsing and simple applications. It is significantly less powerful than modern mobile SoCs and is not suitable for demanding tasks or multitasking.
Pros
- Extremely low power consumption (3W TDP)
- Integrated GMA graphics for basic display
- Cost-effective for very entry-level devices
Cons
- Single core limits multitasking severely
- Poor performance for modern applications
- Outdated architecture and graphics
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