Intel Atom C3858 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6312U

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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6312U features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6312U, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
5 Generation 3
Intel Atom C3858 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6312U
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
 
 

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 Intel Xeon Gold 6312U has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6312U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
12 Threads 48
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
12x Cores 24x
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3858 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6312U does not have integrated graphics.
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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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 8
256.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

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 185 W watts.
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25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 185 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6312U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
332 $ Release price 1450 $
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 36.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 4189
Denverton Architecture Ice Lake
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux