Intel Atom C3436L vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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Intel Atom C3436L or Intel Atom C3436L – 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 C3436L features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3436L, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3436L Name AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Intel Atom Family AMD Ryzen 9
5 Generation 4
Intel Atom C3000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3436L has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3436L is 1.3 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 4.9 GHz
4 Threads 32
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 16
4x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3436L does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 256.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10.75 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 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
10.75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3436L 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 AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2020
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8.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Denverton Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1310 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
64 $ Release price 799 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 64.0 MB