Intel Core i5-6360U vs Intel Atom C3758R

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Intel Core i5-6360U or Intel Core i5-6360U – 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 i5-6360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Atom C3758R features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3758R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6360U Name Intel Atom C3758R
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Atom C3000
6 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6360U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Atom C3758R has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3758R is 2.4 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 8x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6360U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3758R does not have integrated graphics.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date --
48 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 34.1 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 26 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 26 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6360U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3758R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1310
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Denverton
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 209 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm