Processor 300 vs Atom C3858

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3858 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1554	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.40	no data
Market segment	Server	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Atom	no data
Architecture codename	Goldmont (2016−2017)	Raptor Lake-S
Release date	15 August 2017 (6 years ago)	8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$332	no data
Current price	$1249 (3.8x MSRP)	$36

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Atom C3858 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 cores	12 (Dodeca-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	12	4
Base clock speed	2 GHz	3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed	2 GHz	3.9 GHz
L1 cache	672 KB	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	12 MB	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Die size	no data	163 mm2
Maximum core temperature	83 °C	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3858 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCBGA1310	1700
Power consumption (TDP)	25 Watt	46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3858 and Processor 300. 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	-	no data
TSX	no data	+
Status	Launched	no data

Security technologies

Atom C3858 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	no 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 C3858 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 C3858 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4: 2400	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	256 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	38.397 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	+	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Intel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3858 and Processor 300.

PCIe version	3	5.0
PCI Express lanes	16	16
USB revision	3	no data
Total number of SATA ports	16	no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	16	no data
Number of USB ports	8	no data
Integrated LAN	4x10/2.5/1 GBE	no data

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	15 August 2017	8 January 2024
Physical cores	12	2
Threads	12	4
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	25 Watt	46 Watt

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