Intel Atom C3538 vs Intel Xeon W-2104

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Xeon W-2104 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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-2104, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
5 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3538 Name Intel Xeon W-2104
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 Xeon W-2104 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2104 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.2 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3538 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2104 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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 120 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
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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 Xeon W-2104 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Denverton Architecture Skylake W
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.2 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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BGA 1310 Socket LGA 2066
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2104
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3531
3531
Intel Atom C3538
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1279
1279

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2104
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
922
922
Intel Atom C3538
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
332
332