Intel Atom C3338 vs Intel Core i7-9700

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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 i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3338 Name Intel Core i7-9700
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
5 Generation 9
 
 

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 i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 8x
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 8
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 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 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
8.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2019
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1151-2
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Denverton Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
36 $ Release price 335 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm