Core i7-3910K vs Atom C3538

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	2241	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.04	no data
Market segment	Server	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Atom	no data
Architecture codename	Goldmont (2016−2017)	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Release date	15 August 2017 (6 years ago)	24 July 2013 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$75	no data
Current price	$3784 (50.5x MSRP)	$618

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	4 (Quad-Core)	6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads	4	12
Base clock speed	2.1 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.1 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	224 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	8 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Die size	no data	435 mm2
Maximum core temperature	87 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	67 °C
Number of transistors	no data	2,270 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Socket	FCBGA1310	2011
Power consumption (TDP)	15 Watt	130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
AVX	no data	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
QuickAssist	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	-	+
Status	Launched	no data

Security technologies

Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB	+	no data
Secure Boot	+	no data
Secure Key	+	no data
SGX	-	no data
OS Guard	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+
EPT	+	no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4: 2133	DDR3
Maximum memory size	256 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	29.871 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	+	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3538 and Core i7-3910K.

PCIe version	3	3.0
PCI Express lanes	12	no data
USB revision	3	no data
Total number of SATA ports	12	no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	12	no data
Number of USB ports	8	no data
Integrated LAN	2x10/2.5/1 GBE + 2x2.5/1 GBE	no data

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	15 August 2017	24 July 2013
Physical cores	4	6
Threads	4	12
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	15 Watt	130 Watt

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