Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Atom C3955

Aggregate performance score

Atom C3955
2017
16 cores / 16 threads, 32 Watt
3.79
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.22
+354%

Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms Atom C3955 by a whopping 354% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1484388
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.9746.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Atomno data
Power efficiency10.8014.95
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 4674% better value for money than Atom C3955.

Detailed specifications

Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache896 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature78 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,850 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1310AM4
Power consumption (TDP)32 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. 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 Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR4
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 dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

PCIe version34.0
PCI Express lanes1620
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 C3955 3.79
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 17.22
+354%

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 C3955 5803
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 26352
+354%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.79 17.22
Recency 15 August 2017 8 January 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 32 Watt 105 Watt

Atom C3955 has 100% more physical cores, and 228.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D, on the other hand, has a 354.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3955 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3955 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3955 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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