Intel Atom C3336 vs Intel Core i3-9100

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Intel Atom C3336 or Intel Atom C3336 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C3336 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3336, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3336 Name Intel Core i3-9100
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
5 Generation 9
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3336 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3336 is 1.5 GHz
The Intel Core i3-9100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
2 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3336 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-9100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
11 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3336 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Denverton Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
36 $ Release price 122 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB