A4-7300 vs Atom C3558

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3558
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 16 Watt
1.53
+59.4%
A4-7300
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96

Atom C3558 outperforms A4-7300 by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3558 and A4-7300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21232486
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.47no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency9.051.40
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)August 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$86no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3558 and A4-7300 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache224 KB96 KB
L2 cache8 MB1024 KB
L3 cache8 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3558 and A4-7300 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
SocketFCBGA1310FM2
Power consumption (TDP)16 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3558 and A4-7300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data

Security technologies

Atom C3558 and A4-7300 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 C3558 and A4-7300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3558 and A4-7300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2133DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.871 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8470D
Number of pipelinesno data192
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom C3558 and A4-7300 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Atom C3558 and A4-7300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3558 and A4-7300.

PCIe version32.0
PCI Express lanes12no data
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 C3558 1.53
+59.4%
A4-7300 0.96

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 C3558 2431
+59%
A4-7300 1529

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 0.96
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 16 Watt 65 Watt

Atom C3558 has a 59.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 306.3% lower power consumption.

The Atom C3558 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-7300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3558 is a server/workstation processor while A4-7300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3558 and A4-7300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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