Intel Atom C3308 vs Intel Core i7-4712HQ

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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 i7-4712HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4712HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C3308 Name Intel Core i7-4712HQ
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
5 Generation 4
 
 

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 i7-4712HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4712HQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 8
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3308 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4712HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4712HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Execution units 20
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Technology 22 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
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 37 W watts.
9.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-4712HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2014
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1168
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Denverton Architecture Haswell H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
41 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm