Intel Atom C3538 vs Intel Core i5-4200H

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Intel Atom C3538 or Intel Atom C3538 – 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 C3538 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3538, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4200H features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4200H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C3538 Name Intel Core i5-4200H
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
5 Generation 4
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3538 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3538 is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4200H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4200H is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3538 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4200H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4200H uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Direct X 11.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 47 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3538 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 i5-4200H is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
8.0 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 Haswell H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
75 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB