Intel Atom C3508 vs Intel Celeron 420

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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 Intel Celeron 420 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 420, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3508 Name Intel Celeron 420
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Celeron 400
5 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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 Intel Celeron 420 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 420 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 1
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 1x Core
4 Threads 1
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron 420 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 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.
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
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Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 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 35 W watts.
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11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Intel Celeron 420 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
8.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2007
Denverton Architecture Conroe (Core)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
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14 nm Technology 65 nm