Intel Atom C3308 vs Intel Core i3-2130

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Intel Atom C3308 or Intel Atom C3308 – 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 Intel Atom C3308 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3308, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
5 Generation 2
Intel Atom C3308 Name Intel Core i3-2130
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3308 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3308 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.4 GHz
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3308 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2130 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 48
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9.5 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 65 W watts.
9.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3308 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2130 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2011
-- Part Number --
Denverton Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
41 $ Release price 117 $
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
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