AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Atom E3805

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Atom E3805 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3805, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Atom E3800
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Name Intel Atom E3805
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom E3805 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3805 is 1.33 GHz
24 Threads 2
12x Cores 2x
12 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom E3805 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3L-1066
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3 W watts.
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
95 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom E3805 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2014
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
485 $ Release price 31 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Bay Trail
64.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1170
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755
Intel Atom E3805
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz
406
406

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Atom E3805
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz
250
250

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300
Intel Atom E3805
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz
130
130

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel Atom E3805 in leaderboards