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Intel Atom C3958 @ 2.00GHz vs Intel Xeon 6973P-C
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 737 | 3,396 |
| Multicore | 3,929 | 4,119 |
| Estimated price | $449 | Not listed |
| Cores | 16 | 1 |
| Threads | 16 | 2 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | Not listed | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 31 W | Not listed |
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | FCLGA7529 |
| First seen | Q3 2019 | Q1 2026 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
Intel Atom C3958 @ 2.00GHz has a PassMark single-core score of 737, compared with 3,396 for Intel Xeon 6973P-C. Intel Xeon 6973P-C has the higher score in this benchmark.
Intel Atom C3958 @ 2.00GHz has a PassMark multicore score of 3,929, compared with 4,119 for Intel Xeon 6973P-C. Intel Xeon 6973P-C 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 C3958 @ 2.00GHz lists FCBGA1310; Intel Xeon 6973P-C lists FCLGA7529. 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 C3958 @ 2.00GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon 6973P-C 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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