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Intel® Atom™ S1220

The Intel Atom S1220 is a server processor released on October 1, 2012, built on the Centerton architecture using a 32 nm process. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 1.60 GHz, 1 MB of L3 cache, a 8 W TDP and the FCBGA1283 socket.

Cores
2
Threads
4
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
Architecture
Centerton
Socket
FCBGA1283
TDP
8.1 W
L3 Cache
1 MB
Max Memory
8 GB
Core layout
PP
2 Performance 4 Threads
Notable capabilities:VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)

Best for

Server / professional infrastructure

Overview

The Intel Atom S1220 is a server processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, built on the Centerton architecture. It launched in Oct 2012. A 1-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.0 MB per core). It addresses DDR3 memory up to 8 GB across 1 channels. The chip drops into the FCBGA1283 socket and exposes PCIe 2.0 (8 lanes). Rated TDP is 8.1 W. Notable platform capabilities: VT-x (Hardware Virtualization).

Core Configuration

Cores
2
Threads
4
Threads per Core
2
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
Boost Clock
Not recorded

The Intel Atom S1220 has 2 physical cores and runs 4 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 1.60 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Atom
Segment
Server
Generation
Intel Atom Processor S Series
Architecture
Centerton
Codename
Centerton
Lithography
32 nm
Release Date
Oct 2012

The Intel Atom S1220 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Atom family, uses the Centerton architecture, carries the codename Centerton and is manufactured on a 32 nm process. It launched in Oct 2012.

Cache

L2 Cache (Total)
1 MB
L3 Cache
1 MB
Cache per Core
1 MB
Total Cache
2 MB

The Intel Atom S1220 has 1 MB of L2 cache and 1 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 2.0 MB of cache, or 1.00 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.

Cache Hierarchy

L2L3
L2 1 MBL3 1 MB

The Intel Atom S1220 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 1 MB and L3 at 1 MB. L2 is the largest level and makes up about 50% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
8 GB
Memory Channels
1
Memory Bandwidth
10.7 GB/s
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR5 Support
No
DDR4 Support
No
LPDDR Support
No
Max Memory Speed
1,333

The Intel Atom S1220 supports DDR3 memory, addresses up to 8 GB of memory, uses 1 memory channel, runs memory at up to 1,333 MT/s and delivers up to 10.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5, DDR4 and LPDDR memory.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCBGA1283
PCIe Generation
2.0
PCIe Lanes
8

The Intel Atom S1220 uses the FCBGA1283 socket, supports PCI Express 2.0 and provides up to 8 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
8.1 W

The Intel Atom S1220 has a rated TDP of 8 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

6 supported
Supported
64-bit (x86-64)SSESSE2SSE3SSSE3MMX
Not recorded
AES-NIAMXAVX-512AVX2AVXAVX-VNNI

Security and Reliability

0 supported
Not recorded
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGHardware Shield

Virtualization

1 supported
Supported
VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
Not recorded
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address TranslationUnrestricted Guest

The Intel Atom S1220 supports 64-bit (x86-64), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3 and MMX among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX and AVX-VNNI, which is different from being unsupported.

Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG and Hardware Shield, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Atom S1220 supports VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping), VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

Physical & Manufacturing

Launch Price
$54

The Intel Atom S1220 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $54.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Atom™ S1220
Model Number
S1220
Product line brand
Atom

The Intel Atom S1220 is also identified by the model number S1220.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Atom S1220 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 40% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Atom S1220. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Graphics: Integrated Graphics, Graphics Model, Graphics Base Clock, Graphics Max Clock, Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Atom S1220 have?

The Intel Atom S1220 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Atom S1220 use?

The Intel Atom S1220 is built on the Centerton architecture.

What socket does the Intel Atom S1220 use?

The Intel Atom S1220 uses the FCBGA1283 socket.

What memory does the Intel Atom S1220 support?

The Intel Atom S1220 supports DDR3 up to 8 GB across 1 channels.

What is the TDP of the Intel Atom S1220?

The Intel Atom S1220 has a TDP of 8.1 W.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Atom S1220 support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Atom S1220 include VT-x (Hardware Virtualization).

What is the Intel Atom S1220 best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Atom S1220 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.

How much cache does the Intel Atom S1220 have?

The Intel Atom S1220 has 1024 KB of L2 cache and 1 MB of L3 cache.