Intel Atom C3508 vs Intel Core i5-3570K

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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 Core i5-3570K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3508 Name Intel Core i5-3570K
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
5 Generation 3
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

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 Core i5-3570K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 77 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 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 Core i5-3570K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Denverton Architecture Ivy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
86 $ Release price 235 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2866
2866
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
660
660

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2286
2286
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
711
711

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
755
755
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
215
215