Ryzen 5 4600G vs Atom C3858

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3858
2017
12 cores / 12 threads, 25 Watt
2.96
Ryzen 5 4600G
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.12
+242%

Ryzen 5 4600G outperforms Atom C3858 by a whopping 242% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1642764
Place by popularitynot in top-10026
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.91no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel AtomAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency11.2114.73
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)21 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplier2037
L1 cache672 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data156 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data9800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1310AM4
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data

Security technologies

Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Vega 7

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes16no data
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports16no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports16no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN4x10/2.5/1 GBEno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom C3858 2.96
Ryzen 5 4600G 10.12
+242%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom C3858 4707
Ryzen 5 4600G 16071
+241%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 10.12
Recency 15 August 2017 21 July 2020
Physical cores 12 6
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 65 Watt

Atom C3858 has 100% more physical cores, and 160% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 4600G, on the other hand, has a 241.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 4600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3858 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3858 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 4600G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom C3858 and Ryzen 5 4600G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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