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Intel Atom C3950 or Intel Atom C3950 – 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 C3950 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3950, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket. The Intel Core i5-8300H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-8300H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. |
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Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Atom C3950 | Name | Intel Core i5-8300H |
Intel Atom C3000 | Group | Intel Core i 8000H |
5 | Generation | 8 |
Intel Atom | Family | Intel Core i5 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Atom C3950 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3950 is 1.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Core i5-8300H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8300H is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. |
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No | Overclocking | No |
2.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.0 GHz |
16 | Threads | 8 |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
16x | Cores | 4x |
1.7 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
16 | CPU Cores | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
None | None | 3.6 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Atom C3950 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-8300H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8300H uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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. |
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-- | GPU frequency | 0.3 GHz |
-- | Execution units | 24 |
-- | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.1 GHz |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Shaders | 192 |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 64.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 9.5 |
-- | Direct X | 12 |
-- | Technology | 14 nm |
GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 630 | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
-- | AVC | Decode / Encode |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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256.0 GB | Max. Memory | 64.0 GB |
DDR4-2400 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
38.4 GB/s | Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 24 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 45 W watts. |
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24 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Atom C3950 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 i5-8300H is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache. |
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Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
16.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 8.0 MB |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
389 $ | Release price | -- |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
-- | Part Number | -- |
BGA 1310 | Socket | BGA 1440 |
Denverton | Architecture | Coffee Lake H |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |