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Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHz vs Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 628 | 747 |
| Multicore | 1,831 | 1,910 |
| Estimated price | $87.75 | $75 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | Not listed | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 11.5 W | 15 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FCBGA1310 |
| First seen | Q1 2024 | Q2 2018 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHz has a PassMark single-core score of 628, compared with 747 for Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz. Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHz has a PassMark multicore score of 1,831, compared with 1,910 for Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz. Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHz lists FCBGA1310; Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz lists FCBGA1310. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Atom C3538 @ 2.10GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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