Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 vs Intel Atom C2530

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 – 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 8284 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 8284, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Atom C2530 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 Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2530, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 Name Intel Atom C2530
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Atom C2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 is 3.0 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 C2530 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2530 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
56 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 2.0 GHz
28x Cores 4x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
28 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C2530 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
6 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 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 9 W watts.
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240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 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 C2530 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 55 $
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 1283
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2013
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Cascade Lake Architecture Avoton
38.5 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes