Intel Core i5-3340 vs Intel Atom C3336

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Intel Core i5-3340 or Intel Core i5-3340 – 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 i5-3340 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3340, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Atom C3336 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3336, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i5-3340 Name Intel Atom C3336
3 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Atom C3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3340 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3340 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Atom C3336 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3336 is 1.5 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3340 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3340 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3336 does not have integrated graphics.
6 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
11.0 Direct X --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
7 Generation --
Q2/2012 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology --
48 Shaders --
 
 

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

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 25.6 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 128.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3340 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3336 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Denverton
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
184 $ Release price 36 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2018
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1310
22 nm Technology 14 nm