Atom x5-E3940 vs Core i3-9100TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100TE
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.10
+148%

i3-9100TE outperforms Atom x5-E3940 by a whopping 148% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15452213
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data5x Intel Atom
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Apollo Lake (2016)
Release date1 April 2019 (5 years ago)30 August 2014 (9 years ago)
Current priceno data$546

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz1.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C103 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
Socket1151Intel BGA 1296
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3-1866
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 500

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i3-9100TE 3.10
+148%
Atom x5-E3940 1.25

Core i3-9100TE outperforms Atom x5-E3940 by 148% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-9100TE 4791
+147%
Atom x5-E3940 1941

Core i3-9100TE outperforms Atom x5-E3940 by 147% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.10 1.25
Integrated graphics card 3.09 0.75
Recency 1 April 2019 30 August 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 10 Watt

The Core i3-9100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-E3940 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9100TE is a desktop processor while Atom x5-E3940 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100TE and Atom x5-E3940, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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