Intel Atom C3508 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom C3508 or Intel Atom C3508 – 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 C3508 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3508, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
Intel Atom C3508 Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
5 Generation 3
Intel Atom C3000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3508 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3508 is 1.6 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 6
4 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.15 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Shaders 448
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Generation 9
-- Execution units 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 7 nm
-- GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 45 W
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3508 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
BGA 1310 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
86 $ Release price 209 $
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Denverton Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
6507
6507
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
660
660

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
6017
6017
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
711
711

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1562
1562
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
215
215

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1194
1194
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
250
250