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
Intel Atom C3308 Name Intel Core i3-2130
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
5 Generation 2
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 CPU Cores 2
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Execution units 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Shaders 48
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Generation 6
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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.
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
9.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1155
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2011
Denverton Architecture Sandy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
41 $ Release price 117 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 32 nm