Atom C3538 vs i3-5005U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.27
+6.7%
Atom C3538
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.19

Core i3-5005U outperforms Atom C3538 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22942361
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.04
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Atom
Power efficiency8.017.51
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)15 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$275$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64K (per core)224 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C87 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4: 2133
Maximum memory size16 GB256 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s29.871 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538.

PCIe version2.03
PCI Express lanes1212
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data12
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data12
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data2x10/2.5/1 GBE + 2x2.5/1 GBE

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.

i3-5005U 1.27
+6.7%
Atom C3538 1.19

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.

i3-5005U 2023
+7.1%
Atom C3538 1889

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-5005U 621
+144%
Atom C3538 255

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-5005U 1245
+39.1%
Atom C3538 895

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.27 1.19
Recency 1 March 2015 15 August 2017
Physical cores 2 4

i3-5005U has a 6.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Atom C3538, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538.

Be aware that Core i3-5005U is a notebook processor while Atom C3538 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-5005U and Atom C3538, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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