Intel Atom C3850 vs Intel Core i7-8665U

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Intel Atom C3850 or Intel Atom C3850 – 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 C3850 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3850, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8665U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8665U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C3850 Name Intel Core i7-8665U
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
5 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3850 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3850 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8665U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8665U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
12x Cores 4x
None None 2.8 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
12 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8665U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8665U 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 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 64.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3850 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 i7-8665U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2019
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1356
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Denverton Architecture Whiskey Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
323 $ Release price 409 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm