Intel Atom C3338 vs Intel Core i3-6100H

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Intel Atom C3338 or Intel Atom C3338 – 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 C3338 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 C3338, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6100H features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
5 Generation 6
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 6000H
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C3338 Name Intel Core i3-6100H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3338 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3338 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6100H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100H is 2.7 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-6100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100H uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Shaders 192
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8.5 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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
8.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3338 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 i3-6100H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Denverton Architecture Skylake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36 $ Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2015
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1440
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB