Atom C3308 vs Core i3-4100E

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	2257	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Server
Series	Intel Core i3	Intel Atom
Architecture codename	Haswell (2013−2015)	Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release date	4 September 2013 (10 years ago)	15 August 2017 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$225	$32
Current price	$736 (3.3x MSRP)	no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308 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	2 (Dual-core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	4	2
Base clock speed	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
L1 cache	64K (per core)	112 KB
L2 cache	256K (per core)	4 MB
L3 cache	3 MB (shared)	4 MB
Chip lithography	22 nm	14 nm
Die size	118 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	89 °C
Number of transistors	1,400 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308 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	Intel BGA1364	FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)	37 Watt	9.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	no data	+
AVX	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
QuickAssist	no data	+
Turbo Boost Technology	no data	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	-
Status	no data	Launched

Security technologies

Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308 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 Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4: 1866
Maximum memory size	no data	128 GB
Max memory channels	no data	1
Maximum memory bandwidth	no data	14.936 GB/s
ECC memory support	no data	+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

Intel HD Graphics 4600

no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4100E and Atom C3308.

PCIe version	no data	3
PCI Express lanes	no data	6
USB revision	no data	3
Total number of SATA ports	no data	6
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	no data	6
Number of USB ports	no data	8
Integrated LAN	no data	4x2.5/1 GBE

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	4 September 2013	15 August 2017
Threads	4	2
Cost	$225	$32
Chip lithography	22 nm	14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	37 Watt	9 Watt

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