Intel Atom C3858 vs AMD Athlon II X2 370K

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Intel Atom C3858 or Intel Atom C3858 – 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 C3858 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 C3858, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 370K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 370K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Richland)
Intel Atom Family AMD Athlon II
5 Generation 4
Intel Atom C3858 Name AMD Athlon II X2 370K
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3858 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3858 is 2.0 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X2 370K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 370K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
12x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
12 Threads 2
None None 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2.0 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
12 CPU Cores 2
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3858 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 370K 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.
Yes ECC No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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 65 W watts.
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25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3858 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 AMD Athlon II X2 370K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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332 $ Release price 45 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1310 Socket FM2
Denverton Architecture Richland
14 nm Technology 32 nm
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