Intel Atom C3558 vs Intel Core i5-8350U

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Intel Atom C3558 or Intel Atom C3558 – 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 C3558 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 C3558, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8350U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8350U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Intel Atom C3558 Name Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
5 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3558 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3558 is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i5-8350U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8350U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3558 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-8350U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8350U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 34.1 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
256.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 16 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 15 W watts.
16 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3558 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 i5-8350U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Denverton Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
86 $ Release price 385 $
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1356
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3779
3779
Intel Atom C3558
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1309
1309