Intel Atom C3538 vs Intel Core i5-9600KF

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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 i5-9600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3538 Name Intel Core i5-9600KF
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
5 Generation 9
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

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 i5-9600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 6
None None 4.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 4.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3538 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-9600KF does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 i5-9600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2019
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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 Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
75 $ Release price 260 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 9.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5643
5643
Intel Atom C3538
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1279
1279

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1244
1244
Intel Atom C3538
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
332
332