Intel Core i5-11400T vs Intel Atom C3508

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Intel Core i5-11400T or Intel Core i5-11400T – 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 i5-11400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400T, 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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
11 Generation 5
Intel Core i5-11400T Name Intel Atom C3508
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Atom C3000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400T is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 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
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 4
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3508 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
12 Direct X --
Q1/2021 Release date --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
14 nm Technology --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
 
 

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 51.2 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.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-1866
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400T 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.
182 $ Release price 86 $
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1310
3.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Rocket Lake S Architecture Denverton
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

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