i3-1215U vs Atom C3558

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3558
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 16 Watt
1.53
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+346%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Atom C3558 by a whopping 346% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21391029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.47no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel AtomIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency9.0443.00
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 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 Core i3-1215U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Performance-coresno data2
Efficient-coresno data4
Threads48
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache224 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature83 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U 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
SocketFCBGA1310FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)16 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2133DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
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 dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version34.0
PCI Express lanes1220
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
i3-1215U 6.82
+346%

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
i3-1215U 10828
+345%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 6.82
Recency 15 August 2017 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 16 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 345.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 6.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3558 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3558 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3558 and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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