Intel Celeron 3955U vs Intel Atom C3808

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Intel Celeron 3955U or Intel Celeron 3955U – 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 Celeron 3955U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The Intel Atom C3808 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 C3808, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Atom C3000
7 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron 3955U Name Intel Atom C3808
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3955U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3955U is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Atom C3808 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3808 is 2.0 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 12x
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 12
2 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3955U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3955U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3808 does not have integrated graphics.
96 Shaders --
Q1/2015 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12.0 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3955U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3808 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 369 $
Kaby Lake U Architecture Denverton
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1310
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB