Intel Xeon E7540 vs Intel Atom C3538
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E7540 and Intel Atom C3538 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Memory, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E7540
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 2.27 GHz vs 2.10 GHz
- Around 22% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 911 vs 744
- 5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9409 vs 1889
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 2.27 GHz vs 2.10 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 911 vs 744 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9409 vs 1889 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Atom C3538
- Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 64°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 45 nm
- 7x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 105 Watt
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 64°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 45 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 105 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E7540
CPU 2: Intel Atom C3538
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Xeon E7540 | Intel Atom C3538 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 911 | 744 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9409 | 1889 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1287 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3460 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon E7540 | Intel Atom C3538 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Nehalem EX | Denverton |
Launch date | Q1'10 | Q3'17 |
Place in performance rating | 2093 | 2087 |
Processor Number | E7540 | C3538 |
Series | Legacy Intel Xeon Processors | Intel® Atom™ Processor C Series |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |
Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s | |
L3 cache | 18 MB L3 Cache | |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 64°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 2.27 GHz | 2.10 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
Number of threads | 12 | 4 |
64 bit support | ||
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links | 0 | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | FCLGA1567 | FCBGA1310 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt | 15 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 34 mm x 28 mm | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4: 2133 | |
Peripherals |
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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 |