Intel Atom C3958 processor review

Intel Atom C3958

Atom C3958 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 - 16, threads - 16. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.00 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm.

Supported memory types: DDR4: 2400. Maximum memory size: 256 GB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA1310. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 31 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
737
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
3929
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 737
PassMark - CPU mark 3929

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Denverton
Launch date Q3'17
Place in performance rating 2509
Processor Number C3958
Series Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series
Status Launched
Vertical segment Server

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.00 GHz
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 2.00 GHz
Number of cores 16
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 16
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links 0

Memory

Max memory channels 2
Maximum memory size 256 GB
Supported memory types DDR4: 2400

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) 31 Watt

Peripherals

Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes 16
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports 16
Number of USB ports 8
PCI Express revision 3
PCIe configurations x2,x4,x8
Total number of SATA ports 16
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)