Intel Core i3-1000G4 vs Intel Atom C3858

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Intel Core i3-1000G4 or Intel Core i3-1000G4 – 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 Core i3-1000G4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1000G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket.
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.
Intel Core i3-1000G4 Name Intel Atom C3858
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Atom C3000
10 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1000G4 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
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.
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4x Cores 12x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1000G4 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3858 does not have integrated graphics.
48 Execution units --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q3/2019 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
384 Shaders --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4) GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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 59.6 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
59.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2400
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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.
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
8 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3858 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1377 Socket BGA 1310
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 332 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Ice Lake U Architecture Denverton
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2