Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) vs Intel Atom C3958

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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 C3958 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 C3958, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Group Intel Atom C3000
-- Generation 5
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Name Intel Atom C3958
Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3958 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3958 is 2.0 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading No
None None 16x
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 16
-- CPU Cores 16
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3958 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 256.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 31 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 31 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 C3958 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Release date Q3/2017
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 449 $
-- Architecture Denverton
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Socket BGA 1310
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB