Processor 300 vs Atom C3538

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3538
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.19
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.53
+281%

Processor 300 outperforms Atom C3538 by a whopping 281% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3538 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23631319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.04no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency7.509.31
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3538 and Processor 300 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache224 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature87 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3538 and Processor 300 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA13101700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3538 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Atom C3538 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
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 Processor 300 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 Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2133DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.871 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3538 and Processor 300.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes1216
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports12no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports12no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN2x10/2.5/1 GBE + 2x2.5/1 GBEno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom C3538 1.19
Processor 300 4.53
+281%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom C3538 1889
Processor 300 7196
+281%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 4.53
Recency 15 August 2017 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 46 Watt

Atom C3538 has 100% more physical cores, and 206.7% lower power consumption.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has a 280.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3538 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3538 is a server/workstation processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3538 and Processor 300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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