Intel Atom C2730

Intel Atom C2730
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Atom C2730, a processor based on the Avoton architecture, was once designed for energy-efficient server solutions. Manufactured using the then-modern 22nm process, it offered a compelling balance of performance and low power consumption. This was particularly remarkable for its time, making it an attractive choice.

With a 4 MB L3 cache, the processor could efficiently process data. This capacity supported its role in systems requiring a high degree of reliability. Its compatibility with PCIe 2.0 also enabled flexible expansion options for various applications. We saw the Intel Atom C2730 prove itself well in numerous network storage devices and small servers.

Even today, users appreciate its pronounced stability for certain, long-lasting applications. This processor was a very solid choice for systems where energy efficiency and continuous operation were paramount. Its specific architecture was designed for such tasks. It delivered consistent performance for dedicated, often 24/7 services.

This still makes it an interesting candidate for specific applications that do not require absolute peak performance but demand reliability.
  • Energy efficiency
  • High reliability
  • Suitable for continuous operation
  • Compact design

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium G3430
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
249 cb
Intel Pentium G3440
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
249 cb
Intel Atom C2730
8C / 8T · 2.40 GHz
244 cb
Intel Celeron G4920
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
243 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
243 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Atom (108)
CPU groupIntel Atom C2000 (7)
ArchitectureAvoton
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketBGA 1283
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 8x
Frequency: 1.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): 2.40 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache4.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3L-1600
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 8
PCIe Bandwidth4.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP12 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ3/2013
Release price130 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Atom C2730
Intel Atom C2730
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