Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M vs Intel Atom C3950
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M or Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M – 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 Xeon Platinum 8280M features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The Intel Atom C3950 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3950, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket. |
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| Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | Intel Atom |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M | Name | Intel Atom C3950 |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 | Group | Intel Atom C3000 |
| 2 | Generation | 5 |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M is 2.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Atom C3950 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3950 is 1.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz. |
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| 28x | Cores | 16x |
| 2.7 GHz | Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| 28 | CPU Cores | 16 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 56 | Threads | 16 |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 2.2 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3950 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Hardware codec support |
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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 |
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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.
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| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 256.0 GB |
| 140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 6 | Memory channels | 2 |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 24 W watts. |
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| 205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 24 W |
| -- | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M 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 38.5 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Atom C3950 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
| LGA 3647 | Socket | BGA 1310 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 16.0 MB |
| 38.5 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 | -- |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Denverton |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| -- | Release price | 389 $ |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| 14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
