Intel Atom C3338R vs Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5

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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 Xeon E3-1260L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3338R Name Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon E3
5 Generation 5
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
 
 

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 Xeon E3-1260L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 Threads 8
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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.
1 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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 45 W watts.
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10.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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 Xeon E3-1260L v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2015
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4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Denverton Architecture Skylake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB