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Average Bench: 22.2% (1436th of 1467)

Based on 9 user benchmarks.  Device: 0F8BFBFF000506F1 Model: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU C3538 @ 2.10GHz
Poor: 14%Average: 22.2% Great: 35%
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 24%
Surfboard
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Very poor average bench

The Intel Atom C3538 averaged 77.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 26.3Pts
Avg. Dual Core Speed 66.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Atom C3538 is 21%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Atom C3538 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 99.1Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 97.7Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 9 samples)
Min Avg Max
10.4 Memory 26.3 42.2
12.7 1-Core 30.6 41.3
51 2-Core 66.1 78.1
23.2% 41 Pts
Min Avg Max
46.2 4-Core 106 177
37 8-Core 97.7 136
13.8% 102 Pts
Min Avg Max
41.6 64-Core 99.1 147
6.1% 99.1 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz
Memory 42.2
1-Core 38.8
2-Core 64.1
30% 48.4 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 92.6
20% 135 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 35.1
1-Core 35.8
2-Core 75.3
28% 48.7 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 140
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 108
7% 108 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 28.4
1-Core 36.6
2-Core 58.4
24% 41.1 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 117
18% 127 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 20.6
1-Core 34.6
2-Core 70.4
23% 41.9 Pts
4-Core 118
8-Core 121
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 94.8
6% 94.8 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 10.4
1-Core 20.4
2-Core 66
16% 32.3 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 121
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 112
7% 112 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 18.4
1-Core 12.7
2-Core 68.3
17% 33.1 Pts
4-Core 62.7
8-Core 37
7% 49.8 Pts
64-Core 41.6
3% 41.6 Pts

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel Atom® Processor C3538 (8M Cache, up to 2.10 GHz)
Code NameDenverton
Launch DateQ3'17
Processor NumberC3538
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache8 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$75.00
Clock Speed2.10 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.10 GHz
QPI Links0
Max TDP15 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsNone

Memory

Max Memory Size256 GB
Memory TypesDDR4: 2133
Memory Channels2
ECC Memory SupportedYes

I/O

USB Revision3
# of USB Ports8
Total # of SATA Ports12
Integrated LAN2x10/2.5/1GbE + 2x2.5/1GbE
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports12

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3
PCI Express Configurationsx2,x4,x8
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Secure BootYes
QuickAssist TechYes

Package

Package Size34 mm x 28 mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1310

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardNo

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