Intel Atom C3508 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c

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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.
Intel Atom C3000 Group
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Intel Atom C3508 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Intel Atom Family
 
 

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
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores None
No Overclocking No
4 Threads --
4 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
1.6 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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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-- VC-1 --
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-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-1866 Memory type
Yes ECC No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Q3/2017 Release date --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
14 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
86 $ Release price --
Denverton Architecture --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
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BGA 1310 Socket
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes