Intel Atom C3955 vs Intel Xeon D-2145NT

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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 Intel Xeon D-2145NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2145NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
Intel Atom C3955 Name Intel Xeon D-2145NT
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Xeon D-2145NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2145NT is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
16 CPU Cores 8
16x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
None None 1.9 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3955 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2145NT 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
 
 

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 65 W watts.
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32 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Xeon D-2145NT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Denverton Architecture Skylake
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2018
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 2518
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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434 $ Release price 537 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
16.0 MB L2-Cache 11.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2145NT
8C 16T @ 1.9 GHz
5986
5986
Intel Atom C3955
16C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4896
4896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2145NT
8C 16T @ 1.9 GHz
850
850
Intel Atom C3955
16C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
387
387