Intel Atom C3558R vs Intel Core i7-2617M

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Intel Atom C3558R or Intel Atom C3558R – 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 C3558R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3558R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2617M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2617M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Intel Atom C3558R Name Intel Core i7-2617M
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3558R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3558R is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2617M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
None None 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3558R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2617M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
-- Shaders 96
-- Execution units 12
-- Max. displays --
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

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.
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG 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 38.4 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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3558R 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 i7-2617M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1023
Denverton Architecture Sandy Bridge H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
96 $ Release price 270 $
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX