Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) vs Intel Atom C2538

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) or Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) – 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 Atom C2538 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 C2538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Name Intel Atom C2538
Family Intel Atom
-- Generation 3
Group Intel Atom C2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2538 is 2.4 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4x
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
-- CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C2538 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 64.0 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.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C2538 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
-- Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Avoton
-- Technology 22 nm
Socket BGA 1283
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 104 $
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Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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