Atom C3338 vs i7-4610M

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4610M
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.03
+212%
Atom C3338
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 8 Watt
0.65

Core i7-4610M outperforms Atom C3338 by a whopping 212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19062748
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.06
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Atom
Power efficiency5.176.81
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release date1 February 2014 (10 years ago)22 February 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$27

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data15
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 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)
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt8.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data-
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 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 Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4: 1866
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s14.936 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over DisplayPort30Hz at 4096x2160no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338.

PCIe version33
PCI Express lanes1610
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data10
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data10
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data4x2.5/1 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.

i7-4610M 2.03
+212%
Atom C3338 0.65

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.

i7-4610M 3220
+213%
Atom C3338 1028

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 0.65
Recency 1 February 2014 22 February 2017
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 8 Watt

i7-4610M has a 212.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Atom C3338, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 362.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4610M is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3338 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4610M is a notebook processor while Atom C3338 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4610M and Atom C3338, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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