Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Atom C3858

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3858
2017
12 cores / 12 threads, 25 Watt
3.02
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.70
+751%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Atom C3858 by a whopping 751% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1640196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.9342.12
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency11.2219.85
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)7 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$332$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 4429% better value for money than Atom C3858.

Detailed specifications

Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz5.2 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache672 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1310AM5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes1624
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports16no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports16no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN4x10/2.5/1 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 C3858 3.02
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.70
+751%

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 C3858 4707
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40067
+751%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.02 25.70
Recency 15 August 2017 7 November 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 120 Watt

Atom C3858 has 50% more physical cores, and 380% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 751% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 33.3% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3858 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3858 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3858 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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