Atom C3558 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.73
+826%

Ryzen 7 3700X outperforms Atom C3558 by a whopping 826% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5062119
Place by popularity73not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation19.120.47
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Intel Atom
Power efficiency20.669.06
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)15 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$86

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 3700X has 3968% better value for money than Atom C3558.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache512 KB224 KB
L2 cache4 MB8 MB
L3 cache32 MB8 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data83 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketAM4FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt16 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4: 2133
Maximum memory size128 GB256 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s29.871 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558.

PCIe versionno data3
PCI Express lanesno data12
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data12
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data12
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data2x10/2.5/1 GBE + 2x2.5/1 GBE

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X 14.73
+826%
Atom C3558 1.59

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X 22541
+827%
Atom C3558 2431

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.73 1.59
Recency 27 May 2019 15 August 2017
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 16 Watt

Ryzen 7 3700X has a 826.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Atom C3558, on the other hand, has 306.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 3700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3558 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor while Atom C3558 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 3700X and Atom C3558, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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