Intel Atom C3538 processor review

Atom C3538 processor released by Intel; release date: Q3'17. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Denverton microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.10 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm.

Supported memory types: DDR4: 2133. Maximum memory size: 256 GB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA1310. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 15 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4761

744

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

154658

1889

Geekbench 4
Single Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

5311

1287

Geekbench 4
Multi-Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

36691

3460

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	744
PassMark - CPU mark	1889
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1287
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3460

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Denverton
Launch date	Q3'17
Place in performance rating	2011
Processor Number	C3538
Series	Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.10 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	2.10 GHz
Number of cores	4
Number of QPI Links	0
Number of threads	4
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0

Memory
Max memory channels	2
Maximum memory size	256 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4: 2133
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	34 mm x 28 mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1310
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt
Peripherals
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes	12
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	12
Number of USB ports	8
PCI Express revision	3
PCIe configurations	x2,x4,x8
Total number of SATA ports	12
USB revision	3
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)