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
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
3 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

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.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2012 Release date --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
7 Generation --
48 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-1866
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
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.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2018
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
184 $ Release price 36 $
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1310
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Denverton
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 14 nm