Processor N200 vs Atom C3958

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3958
2017
16 cores / 16 threads, 31 Watt
2.47
+58.3%
Processor N200
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
1.56

Atom C3958 outperforms Processor N200 by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3958 and Processor N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17622122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.53no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel AtomIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency7.5424.59
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449$193

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3958 and Processor N200 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache896 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature83 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3958 and Processor N200 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
SocketFCBGA1310Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3958 and Processor N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Atom C3958 and Processor N200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
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 C3958 and Processor N200 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3958 and Processor N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) (450 - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3958 and Processor N200.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes169
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

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.47 1.56
Recency 15 August 2017 3 January 2023
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 6 Watt

Atom C3958 has a 58.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor N200, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 416.7% lower power consumption.

The Atom C3958 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N200 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3958 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N200 is a notebook one.


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