Intel Atom C3538

Intel Atom C3538
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Atom C3538 presented itself as a solid solution for specialized applications. It is based on the proven Denverton architecture and was manufactured using the 14-nanometer process. This contributed to its remarkable energy efficiency from the outset. We know that this is crucial for continuous operation in server environments.

With its four cores, it was particularly suitable for microservers and network devices. An important strength is the integrated Level 2 Cache of 8 MB. This ensures fast data access for many typical workloads. In addition, the processor offers flexible expansion options thanks to PCIe 3.0. The maximum memory bandwidth of 34 GB per second was always sufficient for its target group.

The Intel Atom C3538 is therefore a reliable choice for various fields of application. It continues to prove its worth in many niche areas today. Its design aimed at stable operation under load. This makes it suitable for environments that demand high reliability. It is good to see how it continues to fulfill its tasks.
  • Energy efficiency through 14nm manufacturing
  • 8 MB Level 2 Cache
  • Flexible expansion thanks to PCIe 3.0
  • Reliability for microservers and network applications

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
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-7500
AMD FX-7500 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
336
AMD Athlon II X4 620
4C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
334
Intel Atom C3538
4C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
332
AMD Athlon II X4 615e
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
331
AMD Athlon II X3 425
3C / 3T · 2.70 GHz
331
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 631
4C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,283
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,280
Intel Atom C3538
4C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
1,279
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,278
Intel Core i7-2655LE
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
1,272

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Atom (108)
CPU groupIntel Atom C3000 (20)
ArchitectureDenverton
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketBGA 1310
Generation5
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache8.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2133
34.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory256 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ3/2017
Release price75 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Atom C3538
Intel Atom C3538
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