Intel Atom C3338R vs Intel Atom x6211E

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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 Intel Atom x6211E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
Intel Atom C3338R Name Intel Atom x6211E
Intel Atom Family Intel Atom
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Atom x6000
5 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 Intel Atom x6211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6211E is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom x6211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 16
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 11
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 128
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- 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 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
1 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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 6 W watts.
10.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 110 °C
 
 

Technical details

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 Intel Atom x6211E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1493
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
37 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Denverton Architecture Elkhart Lake
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2