Intel Atom C3538 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600

The Intel Atom C3538 was designed for use in network infrastructures and storage solutions and is based on the Denverton architecture.

This Intel processor is manufactured using a 14nm process and offers four cores and four threads. With a Level 2 cache of 8 MB and a maximum memory bandwidth of 34 GB/s, it is designed for data-intensive tasks in specialized areas. It also supports the PCIe 3.0 standard. In terms of single-core performance, it lags significantly behind the competing model.

Since there is no integrated graphics, the processor is not suitable for gaming. Power consumption is tuned for efficiency, making it predestined for continuous operation in servers. It provides a stable basis for applications that benefit from multiple physical cores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is based on the Banded Kestrel architecture and is also produced using a 14nm process.

In contrast to its competitor, this processor from AMD has two cores and four threads. The single-core performance is more than ten percent higher than that of the Intel model. It also offers a Level 3 cache of 4 MB and a memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. The processor also uses the PCIe 3.0 standard. Despite the higher computing power per core, it is not suitable for games due to the lack of a graphics unit and specialized architecture.

The thermal design is optimized for compact industrial systems. It is the right choice for scenarios where high single-core performance and fast memory access are crucial for system response.