Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Atom C3508

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10600KF or Intel Core i5-10600KF – 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 i5-10600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Atom C3508 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3508, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Atom C3000
Intel Core i5-10600KF Name Intel Atom C3508
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom C3508 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3508 is 1.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
12 Threads 4
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
6x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 11.5 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600KF 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3508 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2017
Comet Lake S Architecture Denverton
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1310
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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237 $ Release price 86 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
711
711

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
660
660

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
215
215

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254
Intel Atom C3508
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
250
250