Intel Atom C3338R vs Intel Core i3-4150

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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 Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Atom C3338R Name Intel Core i3-4150
5 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, 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
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- Execution units 20
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 7.5
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
 
 

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
1 Memory channels 2
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC 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 54 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
10.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

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 Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1150
37 $ Release price 117 $
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Denverton Architecture Haswell S
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2014
14 nm Technology 22 nm