Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Atom C3850

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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 C3850 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 C3850, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10600KF Name Intel Atom C3850
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Atom C3000
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
 
 

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 C3850 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3850 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 12x
4.1 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3850 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 25 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
95 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 C3850 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2017
237 $ Release price 323 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1310
Comet Lake S Architecture Denverton
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)