Intel Atom C2530 vs Intel Atom C2316

Comparative analysis of Intel Atom C2530 and Intel Atom C2316 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability.

Intel Atom C2530

Intel Atom C2316

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Atom C2530

2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB

Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Maximum memory size	32 GB vs 16 GB

Reasons to consider the Intel Atom C2316

Around 3% higher maximum core temperature: 100C vs 97°C
Around 29% lower typical power consumption: 7 Watt vs 9 Watt

Maximum core temperature	100C vs 97°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7 Watt vs 9 Watt

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Atom C2530	Intel Atom C2316
Essentials
Architecture codename	Avoton	Rangeley
Launch date	Q3'13	Q3'17
Place in performance rating	not rated	not rated
Processor Number	C2530	C2316
Series	Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series	Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Server	Embedded
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.70 GHz	1.50 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	22 nm
Maximum core temperature	97°C	100C
Maximum frequency	2.40 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	4	2
Memory
Max memory channels	2	1
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.3 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB	16 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3/DDR3L 1333	DDR 1333
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size	34 mm x 28 mm	34 mm x 28 mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1283	FCBGA1283
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	9 Watt	7 Watt
Peripherals
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes	8	8
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	2
Number of USB ports	4	4
PCI Express revision	2	2
PCIe configurations	x1,x2,x4,x8
Total number of SATA ports	2	2
UART
USB revision	2	2
Advanced Technologies
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Physical Address Extensions (PAE)	36-bit	36-bit
Integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology
Intel 64
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)