Intel Atom C3955 vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700C

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Intel Atom C3955 or Intel Atom C3955 – 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 C3955 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 C3955, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
5 Generation 3
Intel Atom C3955 Name AMD Ryzen 7 3700C
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Atom C3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3955 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3955 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 AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
None None 2.7 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
16x Cores 4x
16 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3955 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 640
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- GPU frequency 1.4 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 10
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC 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 39.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 39.5 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 32 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.
32 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 25 W
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3955 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 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
Denverton Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
434 $ Release price --
BGA 1310 Socket FP5
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
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