Intel Atom C3338 vs Intel Xeon W-2123

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Intel Atom C3338 or Intel Atom C3338 – 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 C3338 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3338, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2123, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3338 Name Intel Xeon W-2123
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon W
5 Generation 6
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3338 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3338 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2123 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
2 Threads 8
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3338 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8.5 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 120 W watts.
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8.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3338 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 Xeon W-2123 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
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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, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Denverton Architecture Skylake W
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
36 $ Release price 294 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.2 MB