Intel Atom C3850 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8156

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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 Xeon Platinum 8156 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3850 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8156
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
5 Generation 1
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8156 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12x Cores 4x
None None 3.7 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.6 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) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 does not have integrated graphics.
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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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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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 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 768.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 105 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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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 Xeon Platinum 8156 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 3647
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 17.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Denverton Architecture Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
323 $ Release price 7000 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm