FX-4350 vs Atom C3955

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3955
2017, $434
16 cores / 16 threads, 32 Watt
3.32
+82.4%

Atom C3955 outperforms FX-4350 by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking17832238
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.38no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency4.380.61
DesignerIntelAMD
Manufacturerno dataGlobalFoundries
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date15 August 2017 (8 years ago)29 April 2013 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Basic parameters of Atom C3955 and FX-4350: 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache896 KBno data
L2 cache16 MB4096 KB
L3 cache16 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature78 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3955 and FX-4350 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
SocketFCBGA1310AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)32 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3955 and FX-4350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data

Security technologies

Atom C3955 and FX-4350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3955 and FX-4350 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 C3955 and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR3
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 dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3955 and FX-4350.

PCIe version3n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports16no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN4x10/2.5/1 GBEno data

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Atom C3955 3.32
+82.4%
FX-4350 1.82

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Atom C3955 5803
+81.6%
FX-4350 3195
Samples: 676

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.32 1.82
Recency 15 August 2017 29 April 2013
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 32 Watt 125 Watt

Atom C3955 has a 82% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 129% more advanced lithography process, and 291% lower power consumption.

The Intel Atom C3955 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD FX-4350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3955 is a server/workstation processor while FX-4350 is a desktop one.

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