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Intel Atom C3338R or Intel Atom C3338R – 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 C3338R features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3338R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket. The AMD RX-421BD features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series. To use the AMD RX-421BD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket. |
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Intel Atom | Family | AMD R |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Atom C3338R | Name | AMD RX-421BD |
Intel Atom C3000 | Group | AMD RX 1st Gen. |
5 | Generation | 1 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Atom C3338R has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3338R is 1.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz. The AMD RX-421BD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421BD is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. |
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2x | Cores | 4x |
2.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
1.8 GHz | Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking | No |
2 | Threads | 4 |
2.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.4 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Atom C3338R does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD RX-421BD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD RX-421BD uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon), which has 512 texture shaders and 8 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | Release date | 2015 |
-- | Execution units | 8 |
-- | Direct X | 12 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Shaders | 512 |
GPU name | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) | |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.8 GHz |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 3 |
-- | Technology | 28 nm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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-- | VP8 | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | AVC | No |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | JPEG | Decode |
-- | VC-1 | No |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
29.9 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
DDR4-1866 | Memory type | DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
1 | Memory channels | 2 |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10.5 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. |
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None | TDP down | 12 W |
10.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
Technical details |
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The Intel Atom C3338R 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 AMD RX-421BD is manufactured using a 28 nm process. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
BGA 1310 | Socket | FP4 |
4.0 MB | L2-Cache | 2.0 MB |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | RE421BAAY43KA |
Denverton | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
37 $ | Release price | -- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |